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.



Showing posts with label Beef. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beef. Show all posts

Saturday, May 14, 2011

One-Pot Beef Fettuccine Recipes

One-Pot Beef Fettuccine


Ingredients of One-Pot Beef Fettuccine

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bacon slices, chpped 5 5
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 inch (12 mm) cubes 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced carrot 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced celery 3/4 cup 175 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared beef broth 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of tomato sauce 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dry (or alcohol-free) red wine 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato paste 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlice clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fettuccine, Broken in half 8 oz. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup 60 mL

How to One-Pot Beef Fettuccine

Cook bacon in Dutch oven medium-high until crisp. Tranfer with slotted spoon to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Drain and discard all but 1 tbsp. (15 mL) drippings.

Add next beef to same pot. Cook uncovered, for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Reduce heat to medium.

Add next 3 ingredients. Stir. Cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softned

Add mext 7 ingredients. Stir, scraping any brown bits form bottom of pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes until beef is tender.

Add pasta and bacon. Stir. Simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender but firm.

Sprinkle with cheese. Makes about 6 1/2 cups (1.6 L).

Friday, May 13, 2011

Beef Satay Linguine Recipes

Beef Satay Linguine


Ingredients of Beef Satay Linguine

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Frozen concentrated orange juice,thawed 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Peanut sauce 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rice vinegar 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Brown sugar,packed 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Soy sauce 1 tbsp 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ground ginger 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic powber 1/2 tsp 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Beef top sitlon steak 1 lb. 454 g
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 10 oz. 285 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced red pepper 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced yellow pepper 1 1/2 cups 375 mL

How to Beef Satay Linguine

Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut steak across the grain into thin strips. Add to bowl. Toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove beef from marinade with slotted spoon. Reserve marinade.

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

Heat frist amount of cooking oil in large frying pan on mrdium-high. Add beef. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally , until no longer pink. Tranfer beef and liquids to small bowl. Cover to keep warm. Reduce heat to medium.

Heat second amount of cookimg oil in same pan. Add onion. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened. Add reserved marinade. Bring to a boil.

Add red and yellow pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pepper is almost tender-crisp. Add pasta , beef and juices. Heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until coated and heated throuhg. Make about 8 cups (2 L).

Teriyaki Beef Rotini Recipes

Teriyaki Beef Rotini


Ingredients of Teriyaki Beef Rotini

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 Rotini pasta 3 cups 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lean ground beef 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped carrot 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped celery 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped red pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ground ginger 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared beef broth 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thick teriyaki basting sauce 1/3 cup 75 mL

How to Teriyaki Beef Rotini

Combine water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but frim. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium-high . Add next 6 ingredients. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink.

Add next 3 ingredients. Heat and stir for 2 minutes.

Add broth and teriyaki sauce. Heat and stir until boilling and thickened.
Add pasta. Stir to coat. Makes about 9 cups (2.25 L).

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Greco Beef Manicotti Recipes

Greco Beef Manicotti


Ingredients of Greco Beef Manicotti

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive (or cooking) oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lean ground beef 1 lb. 454 g
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 Sliced black olives 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato pasta sauce 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sun-dried tomato pesto 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato pasta sauce 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fresh lasagna sheets 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato pasta sauce 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp. 30 mL

How to Greco Beef Manicotti

Heat olive oil in large frying pan on medium. Add nezt 3 ingredients. Scramble-fry for about 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened.

Add next 6 ingredients.Stir.

Spread frist amount of pasta sauce on bottom of greased 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) baking dish.

Soak pasta sheets in warm water for 2 minutes to soften. Blot dry. Spread about 3/4 cup (175 mL) beef mixture over each pasta sheet, leaving 1/2 inch (12 mm) along on longer edge. Roll up, jelly roll-style, from poopsite long edge

Arrange rolls, seam-side down, close together in baking dish. Pour second amount of pasta sauce over rolls. Bake, covered, in 350 F (175 C) oven for about 75 minutes until pasta is tender. Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with second amount of cheese and basil. Makes 4 manicotti.

Note : You may use a fresh homemade pasta instead of purchased pasta sheets. Roll pasta out into four 6 x 8 inch (15 x 20 cm) rectangles.

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