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 Penne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Penne. Show all posts

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Salami Olive Penne Salad Recipes

Salami Olive Penne Salad


Ingredients Salami Olive Penne Salad

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 8 cups 2 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Penne pasta 1 2/3 cups 400 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of sliced black olives, drained 4 1/2 oz. 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced red onion 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced salami, cut into strips 2 oz. 57 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Finely shredded basil 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon juice 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive oil 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried oregano 2 tsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dijon mustard 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Granulated sugar 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon zest 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. 30 mL

How to Salami Olive Penne Salad

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. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl.

Add next 4 ingredients. Toss.

Whisk next 9 ingredients in small bowl. Add to pasta mixture. Toss.

Sprinkle with cheese. Toss. Makes about 4 cups (1 L).

Monday, May 16, 2011

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)

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Smaky Chicken Penne Recipes

Smaky Chicken Penne


Ingredients of Smaky Chicken Penne

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bacon slices,diced 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lean ground chicken 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pasta sauce 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Penne pasta 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced green pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated mozzarella cheese (optional) 1/2 cup 125

How to Smaky Chicken Penne

Cook bacon in Dutch oven on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until starting to crisp. Add chicken. Scramble-fry for about 5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.

Add next 3 ingredients. Stir. Cook, uncovered, for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften.

Add next 4 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for about 12 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is almost tender.

Add green pepper, Stir. Cook, covered for about 5 minutes until pasta is tender but firm and pepper is tender-crisp.

Sprinkle with cheese. Makes about 9 1/2 cups (2.4 L)

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