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.



Monday, May 16, 2011

Salmon Cannelloni Recipes

Salmon Cannelloni


Ingredients of Salmon Cannelloni

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salmon fillets. skin removed, cut into 1 lb 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh spinach leaves 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Smoked salmon cream cheese 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon juice 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rose pasta sauce 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fresh lasagna sheets (about 6 x 8 inches, 15 x 20 cm,each) , see Note 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rose pasta sauce 1 1/2 cup 375 mL

How to Salmon Cannelloni

Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Stir.

Spread first amount of pasta sauce in greased 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) baking dish.

Cut lasagna sheets in half crosswise into 6 x 4 inch (15 x 10 cm) rectangles. Soak in warm water for about 2 mintes until softened. Pat dry.

Spread about 1/3 cup (75 mL) salmon mixture over 1 pasta rectangle, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) space along 1 short edge. Roll up, jelly roll-style, from opposite short edge. Place, seam-side down, in baking dish. Repeat with remaining pasta and salmon mixture. Pour se cond amount of pasta sauce over rolls. Bake, covered , in 350 F (175 C) oven for about 50 minutes until salmon is cooked and pasta is tender. Let stand, uncovered , for 10 minutes. Makes 8 cannelloni

Shrimp Jambalaya Penne Recipes

Shrimp Jambalaya Penne


Ingredients of Shrimp Jambalaya Penne

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chorizo sausage,casing removed 1/2 lb. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped celery 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped green pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clive,minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried basil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried oregano 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ground cumin 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Groung allspice 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Con of diced tomatoes (with juice) 28 oz. 796 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bay leaves 2 2
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 Penne pasta 3 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Uncooked medium shrimp 1 lb 454 g

How to Shrimp Jambalaya Penne

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add sausage. Scramble-fry for about 5 minutes until starting to brown.

Add next 9 ingredients. Stir. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are almost tender.

Add next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, tof about 10 minutes until sauce has thickened.

Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 13 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add shrimp. Cook, uncovered, for about 2 minutes until shtimp turn pink and pasta is tender but firm. Drain. Add sausage mixture. Toss. Makes about 10 cups (2.5 L)

Herbed Clam Linguine Recipes

Herbed Clam Linguine


Ingredients of Herbed Clam Linguine

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 Linguine 12 oz. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive (or cooking) oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped green onion 2/3 cup 150 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dry (or alcohol-free) white wine 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared chicken broth 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Reserved clam liquid 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried basil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried oregano 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried thyme 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cans of whole baby clam,drained and liquid reserved 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Block of cream cheese, cut-up, softened 8 oz. 250 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Romano cheese 1/4 cup 60 mL

How to Herbed Clam Linguine

Combune water and slat in Ducth oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 9 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat olive oil in large saucepan on medium. Add green onion and garlic. Cook , uncovered, for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.

Add next 7 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.

Add clam and crem cheese. Heat and stir for 5 to 7 minutes until cream sheese is melted.

Add Romano cheese and pasta. Toss. Let stand for 5 minutes. Makes about 8 1/2 cups (2.1 L)

Lemon Cream Salmon Recipes

Lemon Cream Salmon


Ingredients of Lemon Cream Salmon

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 Cooking oil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Finely chopped onion 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared chicken broth 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Half-and-half cream 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick strips 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 1 tbsp. 30 mL

How to Lemon Cream Salmon

Combine water and salt in Ducth oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 9 to 11 minutes. stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.

Add flour. Heat and stir for 1 minute. Slowly add broth, stirring constantly, until boilling and thickened. Add next 3 ingredients. Stir.

Add salmon. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Add to pasta.

Sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest. Toss gently to combine. Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L)

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