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.
Thai Shrimp and Pasta
February 6, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper, fried
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Thai Shrimp and Pasta -This tasty, terrific, thai shrimp pasta recipe is simply divine. A whole pound of succculent shrimp is used, and cooked stove top into a simple, distinctive, creamy, sweet thai sauce that is unlike any other. Fabulous fresh herbs and chunky, red tomatoes add even more flavor and color to this quick, easy Thai recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Thai Shrimp and Pasta
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 cup sliced red onion
1 to 2 teaspoons green or red Thai curry paste
1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced or fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or basil leaves
Directions to make Thai Shrimp and Pasta
Best Cheesy Cioppino
June 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Broiled, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Soup, Supper
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Best Cheesy Cioppino - An incredibly hearty pasta soup, with not only pasta, we also added an incredible medley of meat, in the form of lobster tail, shrimp, and sausage. Then the colorful, chunks veggies go in and there you have a healthy hearty meal, and, in less than thirty minutes! It doesn’t get any better than that. Enjoy.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Best Cheesy Cioppino
1/2 lb Sweet, Mild Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
2 tb Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, Chopped
1 md Green Bell Pepper, Coarsely chopped
1 lg Clove Garlic; Minced
32 oz Beef Broth, 2 16-oz Cans
28 oz Tomatoes, Chopped, Undrained
8 oz Tomato Sauce, 1 can
1/2 c Dry Red Wine
1 lb Medium Shrimp; Deveined And Shelled
1 1/2 c Zucchini, Sliced
1 c Carrots, Sliced
3/4 c Celery, Diagonally Sliced
2 md Lobster Tails; Cooked,Shelled, And Sliced Into -1/2-Inch Pieces
1 1/2 c Fusilli Pasta; Cooked And Drained
1/4 c Fresh Parsley,,Chopped
1/2 ts Dried Basil, Crushed
12 oz Jarlsberg Cheese,Shredded
Directions to make Best Cheesy Cioppino
Pasta with Prawn and Salmon
June 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Pasta with Prawn and Salmon - The lovely linguine goes upscale in the best pasta recipe! The delectable pairing of salmon and prawn, subltly spiced with fresh herbs and garlic is so full of flavor, we chose a nice, light sauce to top it all off. Caesar salad on the side is perfect!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Pasta with Prawn and Salmon
1 lb Linguine
1 lb Prawns, medium, cleaned, deveined
1 lb Salmon, filet, fresh, julienned coarsely
Flour
3/4 c Oil, olive
1 c Leeks, julienned
6 oz Mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c Wine, white
1 tb Marjoram
1 tb Parsley, chopped
2 md Garlic, cloves, minced
Salt Pepper
2 tb Butter (optional)
1 c Broth, chicken or veg