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 Mushroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mushroom. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Scallop Mushroom Fettucine Recipes

Scallop Mushroom Fettucine


Ingredients of Scallop Mushroom Fettucine

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 Fettuccine 8 pz. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive (or cooking) oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sliced fresh white mushrooms 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dry white wine 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Butter 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon juice 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Small bay scallops 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sliced green onion 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest (see Tip, below) 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL

How to Scallop Mushroom Fettucine
Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered for 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drian. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm

Heat olive oil in large frying pan on medium. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, ntil liquid has evaporated.

Add next 3 ingredients. Heat and stir until butter melts. Add scallops. Heat and stir for about 2 minutes until scallops are opaque.

Add remaining 4 ingredients and pasta. Toss, Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L).

Tip : When a recipe calls for grated citus zest and juice, it's easier to grate the fruit first, then juice it. Be careful not to grate down to the pith (white part of the peel), which is bitter and best avoided.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Bacon Mushroom Spirals Recipes

Bacon Mushroom Spirals


Ingredients of Bacon Mushroom Spirals

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 Cavatappi pasta 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Egg yolk (large), fork-beaten 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Coarsely ground pepper 1/2 tsp 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bacon slice, diced 8 8
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Slice fresh brown (or white) mushrooms 3 cup 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried crushed chilies (optional) 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Evaporated milk 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

How to Bacon Mushroom Spirals

Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil,uncovered , for 10 - 12 minutes, striring occasionally, until tender but frim. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking water.

Meanwhile, combine next 3 ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

Cook bacon in large frying pan on medium-high, striring occasionally,until almost crisp. Drain all but 1 tbsp. (15 mL) drippings. Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms and chilies. Cook for about 5 minutes, striring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.

Add evaporated milk. Reduce heat to medium-low. Ciik for about 5 minutes, striring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Add pasta, reserved cooking water and egg mixture. Heat and stir for 1 minute.

Sprinkle with parsley. Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Mushroom Ravioli Recipes

Mushroom Ravioli


Ingredients of Mushroom Ravioli

FILLING
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh white mushrooms 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped red pepper 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic powder 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup 125 mL

PAPRIKA PASTA DOUGH
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 cup 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Paprika 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large eggs,fork-beaten 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large egg, fork-beaten 1 1

SAUCE
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Butter (or hard margarine) 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif All-purpose flour 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Milk 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL

How to Mushroom Ravioli

Filling : Heat cooking oil in larde fying pan medium. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, strring occasionally, until onion is softened.

Add next 6 ingredients.Stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until red pepper is tender-crisp

Add ricotta cheese. Stir. Set aside.

Paprika Pasta Dough : Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Male a well in centre.

Add next 3 ingredients to well. Mix until dough brgins to come together. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until ball forms. Wrap with plastic weap. Let stand for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. Work with 1 half of dough at a time. Keep remaining half covered with plastic wrap. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 16 x 12 inch (40 x 30 cm) rectangle. Loosen and lift dough and sprinkle flour on work surface to prevent sticking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle dough with flour. Turn over. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut both sheets of dough into 2 x 2 inc (5 x 5 cm) squares. Place about 1 tsp (5 mL) of filling on half of squares.

Brush edges with egg. Cover filling with remaining squares. Press edges to seal, squeezing out any excess air. Makes about 48 ravioli.

Sauce : Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium. Add flour. Heat and stir for 1 minute.

Slowly add milk, stirring constantly,until smoot.Add next 3 ingredients.Heat and stir for about 5 munutes until boillinh and thickened.

Combine water and salt in Ducth oven. Bring to a botl. Add 1/3 of ravioli.Boil, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Transfer with slotted spoon to sieve. Drain. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ravioli. Serve with sauce

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