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, June 13, 2011

Nutty Sage Sauce Recipes

Nutty Sage Sauce


Ingredients of Nutty Sage Sauce

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Butter 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Finely chopped omiom 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh sage 2 tbsp. 30 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 All-purpose flour 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Half-and-half cream 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared vegetable broth 1 cup 250 mL

How to Nutty Sage Sauce

Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered,for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.

Add next 4 ingredients. Heat and stir for 1 minutes.

Add flour. Heat and stir for 1 minute. Slowly add cream and broth, stirring constantly, until smooth. Heat and stir for 5 to 10 minutes until boilimg and thicked. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 day or in freezer for up to 1 month. Makes about 3 cups (750 mL)

Big-Batch Tomato Sauce Recipes

Big-Batch Tomato Sauce


Ingredients of Big-Batch Tomato Sauce

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped celery 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 4 tsp. 20 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 3 3
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried crushed chilies 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bay leaves (see Note) 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of diced tomatoes (with juice) 28 oz. 796 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped green pepper 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of diced green pepper 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of crushed tomatoes 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato paste 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ketchup 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Granulared sugar 2 tsp. 10 mL

How to Big-Batch Tomato Sauce

Heat cooking oil in Dutch oven on medium. Add next 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened.

Add next 6 ingredients. Stir. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes to blend flavours. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 6 months. Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L)

Note : While stirring, be careful not to break up the bay leaf

Cajun Seafood Sauce Recipes

Cajun Seafood Sauce


Ingredients of Cajun Seafood Sauce

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced green pepper 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced celery 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried thyme 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bay leaf (see Note) 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of diced tomatoes (with juice) 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Clam tomato beverage 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dry white wine 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Granulated sugar 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Package of frozen mixed seafood, thawed 12 oz. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cod fillets, any small bones removed, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1/2 lb. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. 15 mL

How to Cajun Seafood Sauce

Heat cooking oil in large saucepan on medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.

Add next 5 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until celery starts to soften

Add next 4 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a bpol. Simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes to blend flavours.

Add seafood mix and cod. Cook, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Add basil. Stir in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 day. Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)

Note : While stirring, be careful not to break up the bay leaf.

Red clam Sauce Recipes

Red clam Sauce


Ingredients of Red clam Sauce

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
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 cloves, minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dry red wine 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cans of tomato sauce 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Reserved juice form clams 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato paste 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cans of whole baby clams 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp. 30 mL

How to Red clam Sauce

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 4 ingredients. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened.

Add wine. Heat and stir for 1 minute.

Add next 6 ingredients. Stir Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes to blend flavours.

Addclams and parsley. Stir. Storein airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 day or in freezer for up to 1 month. Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L)

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