Tag: Pasta

Rainbow Pasta

Rainbow Pasta

The most colorful way to eat spaghetti. INGREDIENTS : 6 Ziploc bags 1 lb. spaghetti, cooked Food coloring (we used 6) 1 c. Water, Divided 3 tbsp. butter, melted 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Place 2 tbsp water 

Creamy pasta with salmon

Creamy pasta with salmon

Ingredients: 300-350g/10½-12oz pasta 3 tbsp olive oil 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 red onions, sliced 3 x 150g/5½oz fresh salmon fillets, skinned and cubed 150ml/5fl oz double cream 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: Cook the pasta according to packet instructions in a pan of salted boiling water, then 

Tuna pasta bake

Tuna pasta bake

This classic tuna pasta bake recipe is a student favourite and is tasty enough for a midweek family meal too.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
  2. Cook the pasta in a saucepan of plenty of boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 minute, or until the mixture darkens slightly.
  4. Slowly stir in the milk, stirring until smooth after each addition of milk. Stir in the mustard powder and continue to cook until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in most of the cheese, and all the sweetcorn, peas and spring onion. Season with salt and pepper. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce.
  6. Spoon the tuna into the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Pour over the pasta and sauce. Tap the dish gently so the sauce pours into every nook and cranny. Sprinkle over the remaining grated cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the top is a golden-brown. Serve immediately.

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Source:bbc.co.uk

Basic Pasta

Basic Pasta

“An easy recipe and simple to double or triple, depending on amount needed. Hope you enjoy!” Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons water Directions: In a medium sized bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the 

Easy Homemade Pasta Dough

Easy Homemade Pasta Dough

“Consistently great and easy pasta dough. This makes really great homemade linguine or ravioli for a manual pasta machine. If its too sticky, just roll a bit in flour. This recipe makes enough pasta for 24 small raviolis or 4 servings of linguine. Whatever pasta 

Chicken Scampi Pasta

Chicken Scampi Pasta

Chicken takes the place of shrimp in this dish inspired by the Olive Garden classic — making it even more weeknight friendly. Serve …

Ingredients:

Kosher salt

1 pound thinly-sliced chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 

3 tablespoons olive oil 

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 

6 cloves garlic, sliced 

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

1/2 cup dry white wine 

12 ounces angel hair pasta 

1 teaspoon lemon zest plus the juice of 1 large lemon 

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan  

1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Sprinkle the chicken with some salt. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the oil. Working in 2 batches, brown the chicken until golden but not cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic just begins to turn golden at the edges, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.  
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until very al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta and 3/4 cup pasta water to the skillet along with the chicken, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Return the skillet to medium-low heat and gently stir the pasta until the butter is melted, adding the remaining 1/4 pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle with the grated cheese and parsley and toss before serving.



Source:foodnetwork.com

Jenn’s Out Of This World Spaghetti and Meatballs

Jenn’s Out Of This World Spaghetti and Meatballs

“This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory.” Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk Kosher salt 2 tablespoons Neufchtel or low-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh 

Farmer’s Pasta

Farmer’s Pasta

Ingredients:

Butter, for greasing pan

2 tablespoons (or more) olive oil

6 ounces pancetta, chopped

4 teaspoons minced garlic

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

7 cups whole milk

8 ounces Fontina cheese, grated

4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

6 ounces provolone cheese, grated

1 pound rigatoni pasta

3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups fresh coarse bread crumbs

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Directions:

  1. Butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and saute until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a small bowl. Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the pan drippings (if necessary, add more oil to the pan drippings to equal 1/4 cup total). Reduce the heat to medium. Add 3 teaspoons of garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in all the Fontina, mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone cheeses.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until almost al dente, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. (The pasta will continue cooking in the oven.) Drain pasta and add directly into the cheese. Add the parsley, basil, and pancetta and toss to coat. Season the pasta mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared dish.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Add the bread crumbs and toss to coat. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the pasta mixture. Drizzle the top with extra-virgin olive oil and bake until the sauce bubbles and the bread crumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Source:foodnetwork.com

Pasta with Creamy White Beans

Pasta with Creamy White Beans

Pasta shells are combined with a creamy cannellini bean sauce and finished with smoked mozzarella. INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more for the pasta 1 lb(s) shell pasta ¼ cup olive oil 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 small red onion, diced 1