Sicilian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

pasta pesto recipeThis classic italian pasta recipe is loved by all who try it. A nice flavorful taste to the pesto, while balancing it out with some zing in the red pepper flakes.

Ingredients to make SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD Recipe:
2 lbs. ziti, penne, or other pasta, cooked

Pesto Sauce:

2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped

1/2 cup walnut or pine nuts (optional)

4-6 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed

1 cup olive oil

1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese

3-4 anchovies, blended (optional)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

dash of black pepper

salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place the olive oil into a small saucepan add the garlic, red pepper, grated
imported Parmesan cheese and herbs and spices. Crush the anchovies into the
oil until blended. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and immediately remove from
heat.

Pour this mixture over cooked hot pasta, stir well, and serve with bruschetta.

Scallops and Pasta in White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce

Scallops and Pasta in White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce - A secretly simple pasta recipe, that tastes rich and elegant! Sensational bay scallops, and a light, pleasant sauce, top the pasta off to perfection! Have a fresh garden salad on the side to complement it exquisitely.


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Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta

saucy_crockpot_chicken_pasta Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta - This completely creamy,slightly spiced, chicken crockpot recipe is so saucy and thick, we serve it over pasta so as not to miss a drop. A chicken and pasta recipe, is always a light change, and this one is super easy, as the crockpot does the work!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta

1 -4 lb chicken, cut up
1 cup Canned tomatoes
1 Green pepper, chopped
1 small Onion, sliced
2 tablespoons Paprika
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1 cup Sour cream

Directions to make Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta

Step 1:Put 1 1/2 cups water and all ingredients except flour and sour cream into crockpot. Stir to blend. Cover pot and cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours until chicken is tender.
Step 2:Remove chicken pieces from cooker. Skim off fat. Turn control to HIGH.
Step 3:Blend flour with 1/4 cup cooled juices fromm crockpot. Mix into liquid in cooker. Stir until thickened. Blend in sour cream. Return chicken to pot. Heat through, but do not boil.

Simple Pasta Salad

  Simple Pasta Salad - This homestyle, whole wheat pasta salad, has the added goodness and flavor of colorful, crisp veggies. The dressing is made with oil and vinegar with a dash of ground mustard to intensify the flavor of this incredible pasta salad.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Garden Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Pasta Salad

DRESSING:
1/3 c White wine vinegar
1 tb Olive oil, extra light
1 ts Dill weed
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dry mustard
1/8 ts Pepper

SALAD:
5 oz (2 cups) whole wheat rotini pasta
1 c Sliced carrots
1 c Cut 1inch,fresh green beans
1/2 c Red bell pepper strips
4 Green onions, sliced (1/2c)
8 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c Sliced cucumber
3 oz (1/2 c) cubed low fat mozarella cheese

Directions to make Simple Pasta Salad

Step 1:In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients, and shake well.
Step 2:Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water to desired doneness, adding carrots and green beans during the last 2-4 minutes or pasta cooking time. Drain; rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool rapidly.
Step 3:In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta mixture and remaining salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently.

Quick Veg Stir Fry over Noodles

Quick Veg Stir Fry over Noodles - If you love stir fries then this just became your new “must try” Cooked stove top in five to ten minutes, and served over pasta, they don’t get much quicker than that! They also don’t get much better for you.


 

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