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.



Saturday, May 14, 2011

Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss Recipes

Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss


Ingredients of Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss

Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Poultry seasoning 3/4 tsp. 4 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Boneless, skinless chiken breast halves, 1 lb 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Butter (or hard margarinr) 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive (or cooking) oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared chick broth 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon juice 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried marjoram 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Angel hair pasta 8 oz. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup 60 mL

How to Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss

Combine flour and poultry seasoning in large resealable freeze bag. Add chicken. Toss to coat.

Heat butter and olive oil in large frying pan on medium. Add chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Add garlic. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and softned. Add next 6 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.

Combine water and salt in Ducth oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncover, for 3 to 5 minutes, stirrinh occasionally, until tender but firm, Deain, reserving 1/4 cup(60 mL) cooking water. Return to same pot.

Add parsley chicken mixture and reserved cooking water to pasta. Toss. Makes about 6 cups(1.5 L)

Turkey Pasta Pie Recipes

Turkey Pasta Pie


Ingredients of Turkey Pasta Pie

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 8 cups 2 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Elbow macaroni 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ground turkey 3/4 lb 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves,minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Broccoil florets 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Seasoned salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Griund sage 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large eggs, fork-beaten 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Milk 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated sharp Chedder cheese 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup 125 mL

How to Turkey Pasta Pie

Bring water and salt to a boil in large saucepan. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionallt, until tender but firm. Drain.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 3 ingredients. Scramble-fry for about 10 minutes until turkey is no longer pink.

Add next 5 ingredients. Cook for about 3 minutes until broccoli starts to soften. Remove from heat.

Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl. Add next 3 ingredients and pasta. Stir. Add turkey mixture. Stir. Transfer to greased 2 quart (2 L) casserole.

Sprinkle with second amount of cheese . Bake, covered, in 350 F (175 C) oven for 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for another 15 to 20 minutes until knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serves 4.

Lemon Tahini Chicken Recipes

Lemon Tahini Chicken


Ingredients of Lemon Tahini Chicken

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Radiatore pasta 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1 inch(2.5 cm) pieces 3/4 lb. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 3 3
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped roasted red pepper 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tahini (sesame paste) 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon juice 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup 60 mL

How to Lemon Tahini Chicken

Combine water and salt n Dutch oven. Bring to aboil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) cooking water. Return pasta to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat cooking oil in medium frying pan on medium. Add chocken. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally , until chicken is starting to brown. Add garlic. Heat and stir for 1 minutes until fragrant.

Add next 6 ingredients and reserved cooking water. Stir. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink inside and sauce is slightly thickened. Add to pasta. Add parsley. Stir. Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L) Serve immediately

Bacon Feta Carbonara Recipes

Bacon Feta Carbonara


Ingredients of Bacon Feta Carbonara

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Spaghettini 12 oz. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Whipping cream 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Egg yolk (large) 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive (or cooking) oil 1 tsp 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bacon slices , diced 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Crumbled feta cheese 3/4 cup 175 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup 60 mL

How to Bacon Feta Carbonara

Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Being to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking water. Return to same pot.

Meanwhile, whisk cream and egg yolks in small bowl until combined. Set aside.

Heat olive oil in large fruing pan on medium. Add bacon Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp.

Add next 3 ingredients. Heat and stir for 1 minute. Reduce hrat to medium-low. Add pasta. Toos to coat. Add reserved cooking water to cream mixture. Stir. Add to frying pan. Toss to coat.

Add feta and Parmesan cheese. Toss. Serve immediately. Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

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