Sicilian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
May 25, 2010 by dataentry2
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Salad
This 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
July 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Main Course, New Pasta Food Video, Pasta, Pasta Video, Supper
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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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How To Make Scallops and Pasta in White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce Video
Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta
June 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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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 |
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
Simple Pasta Salad
June 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
| 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 |
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
Quick Veg Stir Fry over Noodles
June 4, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Main Course, Pasta, Pasta Video, Supper
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.



