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.



Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipes

Cheesy Pasta Bake


Ingredients of Cheesy Pasta Bake

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 Small shell pasta 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of condensed cream of mushroom soup 10 oz. 284 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Mayonnaise 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Milk 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated medium Cheddar cheese 3 cups 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Jar of sliced pimiento, well drained 2 oz. 57 mL

How to Cheesy Pasta Bake

Combine water and salt in Dicth oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta and onion. Boil, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot.

Combine next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Add to pasta mixture. Stir.

Add remaining 3 ingredients. Stir well. Transfer to greased 2 quart (2 L) casserole. Bake, uncovered, in 350 F ( 175 C ) oven for about 30 minutes until heated through and golden. Makes about 7 cups ( 1.75 L ).

Bow,Broccoli And Scallops Recipes

Bow,Broccoli And Scallops


Ingredients of Bow,Broccoli And Scallops

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 Medium bow pasta 3 cups 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Broccoli florets 3 cups 75o mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Butter 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 4 tsp. 20 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared chicken broth 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Herb and garlic spreadable cream cheese 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large sea scallops, cut in half crosswise 1 lb. 454 g

How to Bow,Broccoli And Scallops

Combine water and salt in large saucepan . Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add broccoli. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm and broccoli is tender-crisp.Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat butter in separate large saucepan on medium. Add flour. Heat and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add broth, whisking constantly until smooth. Heat and stir until boiling and thickened. Add cream. Whisk until smooth. Add scallops. Stir. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 4 minutes until scallops are opaque. Add pasta mixture. Stir until coated. Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L)


Tex-Mex Penne Recipes

Tex-Mex Penne


Ingredients of Tex-Mex Penne

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 Penne pasta 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Medium chuky salsa 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Haddock fillets,any small bones removed, cut into bite-sized pices 1 b. 454 g
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 Medium chunky salsa 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated jalapeno Monterey fack cheese 1 1/2 cups 375 mL

How to Tex-Mex Penne

Combine water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 14 to 16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot.

Add first amount of salsa. Toss. Spread in even layer in bottom of greased 2 quart (2 L) baking dish.

Arrange fish in singer layer over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Spread second amout of salsa over fish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, in 375 F (190 C) oven for about 40 minutes until fish flakes easily with fork and cheese is golden. Serves 4

Lemon Almond Halibut Recipes

Lemon Almond Halibut


Ingredients of Lemon Almond Halibut

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 Small shell pasta 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon pepper 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Halibut fillet, any small bones removed, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Butter 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dry white wine 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Vegetable broth 3/4 cup 175 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped green onion 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon juice 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sivered almounds, toasted 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Caper 2 tbsp. 30 mL

How to Lemon Almond Halibut

Combine water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring pccasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Combine next 3 ingredients in large resealable freezer bag. Add fish. Toss untilcoated.

Heat cooking oil and butter in large frying pan on medium. Add fish. Discard any remaining flour mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Add to pasta with slotted spoon. Cover to keep warm.

Add wine to same frying pan. Cook and stir, scraping any brown bits from bottom of pan, for 1 minute. Add next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Add pasta mixture. Toos gently.

Sprinkle with almonds and capers. Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

Lemon Pesto Shrimp Recipes

Lemon Pesto shrimp


Ingredients of Lemon Pesto shrimp

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 Angel hair pasta 8 oz. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bag of frozen uncooked medium shrimp 12 oz. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Basil pesto 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Half-and-half cream 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon juice 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup 60 mL

How to Lemon Pesto shrimp

Combine water and salt in Ducth oven. Bring a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp. Cook, uncovered , for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm and shrimp are pink. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking water. Return pasta pasta and shrimp to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Combine remaining 4 ingredients and reserved cooking water in small bowl. Add to pasta.

Add cheese. Toss Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)


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