Beer Brat Pasta
Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Rigatoni or other medium pasta shape 15 oz fresh bratwurst 1/2 cup beer 1-1/2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese 2 sweet red peppers, coarsely chopped 1 cup onions, coarsely chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil 1 Tbs olive oil INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). […]
Basic Fresh Pasta Dough
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Unbleached flour 1 cup Semolina or durum flour 1 tsp Salt 1 Tbs Olive oil 3 Eggs (or more), beaten INSTRUCTIONS: In a food processor, combine the unbleached flour, semolina or durum flour, and salt. Add the olive oil to the dry ingredients in the food processor. Gradually […]
Baja Chicken Pasta Salad
Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: 3/4 lb Chicken Breast* 6 oz Dried Mixed Fruit** 1 cup Ring Macaroni Or Orzo, Raw 1 cup Jicama, Cubed 2 Green Onions/Tops, Sliced 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Or Salad Dressing 2 Tbs Sour Cream Or Plain Yogurt 1 tsp Red Chiles, Ground 1/4 tsp Salt INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare the chicken breast […]
Autumn Pasta
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Fresh coarse bread crumbs 1/2 tsp Crushed red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 lb Linguini pasta 1/4 lb Thinly sliced pancetta, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 lb Leeks, split, rinsed, sliced 1 lb Red peppers, quartered, julienned 1 lb Butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2 x […]
Asparagus & Artichoke Heart Pasta Chez Panisse
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb Asparagus 4 large Artichokes 1 Lemon, Juice of 4 Shallots Basil Leaves 3 Tbs Sweet Butter 1 1/2 cup Chicken Stock 1 cup Heavy Cream 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard Salt Pepper Pasta, Tagliatelle INSTRUCTIONS: Cut the tips from the asparagus stalks and wash them well to remove […]
Angel Hair Pasta withFresh Tomato & Basil Sauce
Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: 7 medium Tomatoes, skinned & coarsely chopped 8 oz Angel hair pasta 3 Tbs Olive oil 1/3 cup Basil, chopped 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped 2 Scallions, minced 1/3 cup Green olives, sliced Salt & pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta. […]
Angel Hair Pasta with Whipped Cream and Porcini
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 oz Dried porcini mushrooms* 3 Tbs Olive oil 1/2 cup Chopped shallots 3/4 lb Fresh mushrooms, chopped 1/2 pint (1 cup) Whipping cream 3/4 cup Angel hair pasta 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Pinch of Salt and pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Place the porcini mushrooms in a small bowl and […]
Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 Tbs Butter 1 1/2 Tbs Flour 1 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup 35% Cream 1 1/2 Tbs Pesto Sauce 1 1/2 Tbs Chopped Parsley 1 Tbs Minced Garlic 2 Tbs Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp White Pepper Worcestershire Sauce and Tabasco Sauce, to taste 2/3 […]
Angel Hair Pasta
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil 4 tsp Shallots, diced 4 tsp Garlic, minced 1 cup Medium-sized mushrooms, sliced 1 cup Oyster mushrooms, stemmed 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced small 12 oz Fresh spinach, washed and stemmed 1/2 cup White wine 1 cup Vegetable broth Salt & pepper to taste 24 […]
Almost Instant Pasta Salad
Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Fat-Free Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing 1/3 cup Lemon Juice 2 Tbs Sugar 2 Tbs Dijon Mustard 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Fresh Basil, chopped 12 oz Bow-Tie Pasta, cooked al dente and drained 1 cup Carrots, sliced 1 cup Green Onions, sliced 1 cup Yellow Squash, sliced 1 cup Red […]