Tag: Pasta

One Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

One Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced 2 tsp. grill seasoning 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced 3 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth 8 oz. high fiber pasta (break spaghetti or linguine in half) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup half and half 

CREAMY SHRIMP FAJITA PASTA SKILLET

CREAMY SHRIMP FAJITA PASTA SKILLET

INGREDIENTS : 1 package (16 ounces) pasta, cooked 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 bell peppers, sliced 1 small onion, sliced 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 package McCormick® Fajitas Seasoning Mix 1 can (14 ounces) diced fire roasted tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken broth 

Skillet Lasagna with Butternut Squash

Skillet Lasagna with Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

1 12-ounce package frozen chopped butternut or winter squash, thawed

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 cup grated parmesan and/or pecorino romano cheese (about 2 ounces)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

2 cups jarred marinara sauce

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

6 no-boil lasagna noodles

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (about 8 ounces)

Directions:

  1. Combine the squash, ricotta, 3/4 cup parmesan, the rosemary and nutmeg in a medium bowl. In another bowl, combine the marinara sauce and basil.
  2. Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara in a large nonstick skillet. Cover with 2 lasagna noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles, then sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella. Add another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, 1 cup marinara and half of the remaining mozzarella. Top with the remaining 2 noodles, then the remaining marinara and mozzarella. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
  3. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. (Check halfway through: If the edges seem dry, add up to 1/2 cup water.) Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta Recipe

Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta Recipe

Ingredients: 1 pound Short Cut Pasta, like Mini Penne 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 cup Onion, diced 3 cloves Garlic 2 teaspoons Salt 10 ounces Cherry Tomatoes, halved 4 cups Fresh Spinach 1 cup Milk 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Directions: v Cook mini penne 

Broccoli and red pepper pasta

Broccoli and red pepper pasta

Ingredients: 275g gluten-free/wholegrain pasta1 large courgette, diced400g broccoli, cut into small florets250g asparagus or green beans, cut into 1.5cm pieces1 large red pepper, finely diced2 garlic cloves, crushedZest 1 lemon1 tbsp extra-virgin olive or chilli oil1½ tbsp balsamic vinegarSmall bunch fresh basil Method : Cook 

Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Ingredients :

BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA :

  • 100g of guanciale, or good quality pancetta, diced into 0.5cm cubes
  • 400g of San Marzano tomatoes, (1 tin)
  • 1/2 onion, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 red chilli, diced (optional)
  • 50ml of white wine
  • olive oil
  • 400g of bucatini pasta
  • Pecorino Romano, to grate on top
  • basil leaves, torn

Method :

1-To begin, slowly heat the diced guanciale with a tablespoon of olive oil over a medium-low heat. If using onions and chilli, add them to the pan to soften in the rendered fat, cooking them until soft but without colour
2-Once the guanciale is lightly golden, add the white wine and reduce by three quarters
3-Add the tin of tomatoes (if using whole tomatoes, roughly chop them first)
4-Cook down on a low heat for 10–15 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Taste and add salt and a pinch of sugar if necessary
5-Cook the pasta in a pan of heavily salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes, or as per packet instructions
6-Once the pasta is al dente, drain and add it to the sauce, tossing to make sure the pasta is evenly coated
7-Serve straight away with plenty of grated Pecorino Romano and some torn basil leaves

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Healthy Pasta

Healthy Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups any shape pasta, uncooked 1 cup pasta water, reserved 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto, divided 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in halves 4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (2 

Pasta alla Genovese

Pasta alla Genovese

Ingredients: PASTA WITH PESTO GENOVESE : 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp of pine nuts 40g of basil salt 1 tbsp of Parmesan, finely grated (plus extra to serve) 3 tbsp of pecorino, finely grated (plus extra to serve) 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 large potato 100g of green 

White Pesto Pasta

White Pesto Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ cup walnuts
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ cup fresh ricotta
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped oregano
  • 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. tube- or rod-shaped pasta (such as rigatoni or spaghetti)

PREPARATION:

1-Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.

2-Vigorously mix walnuts, ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and 2 oz. Parmesan in a large bowl until well combined. Add oil 1 Tbsp. or so at a time, stirring well after each addition, until all the oil is incorporated. Season pesto with salt and pepper.

3-Cook pasta in pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Scoop 1 cup pasta cooking liquid into bowl with pesto and stir gently to combine (it’s okay if some of the pesto is still in small clumps). Using a spider, tongs, or slotted spoon, transfer pasta directly to bowl with pesto. Mix energetically until pesto thickens enough to lightly coat pasta, about 2 minutes; the pasta should have sauce clinging to it but there should also be some extra sauce that collects in bottom of bowl.

4-Divide pasta among bowls and serve with more Parmesan alongside for sprinkling over.

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ONE POT SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE

ONE POT SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:  10 oz spaghetti  2 tablespoons olive oil  3 cloves garlic, minced  4 oz shelled and deveined shrimp  8 oz Manila clams  4 oz scallops  1 can tomato sauce (28 oz whole peeled tomatoes)  1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil leaves  salt to taste  1 teaspoon sugar/brown sugar  chopped Italian parsley, for garnishing DIRECTIONS: Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drained and set