It's all in the pasta

Who says good things don't come easy ? Pasta is proof positive that a delicious dinner can be put on the table in mere minutes. And although you may be baffled by the variety available at your local supermarket, when yon know the basics a world of pasta possibilities will be at your fingertips.



Thursday, May 5, 2011

Mushroom Ravioli Recipes

Mushroom Ravioli


Ingredients of Mushroom Ravioli

FILLING
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh white mushrooms 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped red pepper 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic powder 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup 125 mL

PAPRIKA PASTA DOUGH
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 cup 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Paprika 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large eggs,fork-beaten 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large egg, fork-beaten 1 1

SAUCE
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Butter (or hard margarine) 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Milk 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL

How to Mushroom Ravioli

Filling : Heat cooking oil in larde fying pan medium. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, strring occasionally, until onion is softened.

Add next 6 ingredients.Stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until red pepper is tender-crisp

Add ricotta cheese. Stir. Set aside.

Paprika Pasta Dough : Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Male a well in centre.

Add next 3 ingredients to well. Mix until dough brgins to come together. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until ball forms. Wrap with plastic weap. Let stand for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. Work with 1 half of dough at a time. Keep remaining half covered with plastic wrap. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 16 x 12 inch (40 x 30 cm) rectangle. Loosen and lift dough and sprinkle flour on work surface to prevent sticking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle dough with flour. Turn over. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut both sheets of dough into 2 x 2 inc (5 x 5 cm) squares. Place about 1 tsp (5 mL) of filling on half of squares.

Brush edges with egg. Cover filling with remaining squares. Press edges to seal, squeezing out any excess air. Makes about 48 ravioli.

Sauce : Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium. Add flour. Heat and stir for 1 minute.

Slowly add milk, stirring constantly,until smoot.Add next 3 ingredients.Heat and stir for about 5 munutes until boillinh and thickened.

Combine water and salt in Ducth oven. Bring to a botl. Add 1/3 of ravioli.Boil, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Transfer with slotted spoon to sieve. Drain. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ravioli. Serve with sauce

Fresh Herb Pasta Dough Recipes

Fresh Herb Pasta Dough


Ingredients of Fresh Herb Pasta Dough

Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 cup 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large eggs, fork-beaten 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh basil 2 tbps. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh oregano 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fresh thyme leaves 2 tsp 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp. 5 mL

How to Fresh Herb Pasta Dough

Combine flour and salt in larde bowl. Make a well in centre.

Process remaining 7 ingredients in blender. Add to well. Mix until dough begins to come together. Turn out pnto lightly floured surface. Knead until ball forms. Wrap with plastic wrap. Let stand for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. Work with 1 half of dough at time. Keep remaining half covered with plastic wrap. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 16 x 12 inch (40 x 30 cm) rectangle. Loosen and lift dough and sprinkle flour on work surface to prevent sticking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle dough with flour. Turn over. Let stand for 10 minutes. To wake noodles,fold dough in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide noodles. Toss gently to loosen. Sprinkle with flour to pravent sticking if necessary. Repeat with remaining dough (see Note). Make about 1 lb. (454 g) uncooked pasta

Note : Store uncooked fresh pasta loosely in a covered container in the freezer for up to 1 month. For best result,cook from frozen

Chili Pasta dough Recipes

Chili Pasta dough


Ingredients of Chili Pasta dough

Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 cup 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large eggs 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped pickled jalaeno peppers 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL

How to Chili Pasta dough

Combine flour and salt in larde bowl. Make a well in centre.

Process remaining 4 ingredient in blender until smooth. Add to well. Mix until dough begins to come together. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until ball forms. Wrap with 1 half of dough on at a time.Keep remaining half covered with plastic wrap. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 16 x 12 inch ( 40 x 30 cm ) rectangle . Loosen and lift dough and sprinkle flour in work surface to pravent sticking. Let stand for 12 minutes. Sprinkle dough with flour. Turn over. Let stand for 10 minutes. To make noodles, fold dough in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide noodles. Toss gently to loosen. Sprinkle with flour to prevent sticking if necessary. Repeat with remaining dough (see Note). Makes about 1 lb. (454 g) un cooked pasta.

Note : Store un cooker fresh pasta loosely in a covered container in the freezer for up to 1 month. For best results, cook from frozen

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