Pasta Dishes
Cooking Tips For Pasta
July 18, 2010 | 
Author Pasta can be a very quick and simple dish to whip together for a meal. It is especially easy to cook in high volumes and therefore perfect for feeding a large group of people. Though cooking pasta is generally a fairly fun, simple and straight forward task, there are a few pasta cooking tips which can help even the most decorated pasta veteran to improve their dishes.
The water in which the pasta is cooked can greatly impact the way the dish turns out. Make sure there is enough water in your pot because cooking pasta in too little water can cause it to stick together. If you are afraid this may be the case, add a tablespoon of oil to help eliminate sticking.
Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package spaghetti noodles
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuna Tetrazzini Recipe
Ingredients:
1 package spaghetti noodles
3 cans of tuna in brine, drained
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup sherry
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp salt Read the rest of this entry »
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Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp
Ingredients
6 Oz. dry angel hair pasta, uncooked
½ Cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp. La Choy® Lite Soy Sauce
2 Tsp. cornstarch
½ Tsp. ground ginger
3 Servings (1/3 sec spray) PAM® Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 Small bunch green onion, cut into 1/2-inch lengths (1 bunch = about 1/2 cup)
2 Cloves garlic, minced (2 cloves = about 1 tsp)
1 Medium yellow crookneck squash, 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 Small red or green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
8 Oz. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 Oz. medium shrimp, thaw if frozen, peeled, deveined Read the rest of this entry »
Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients:
6 chicken breast halves cut into cubes
1 lb fettuccine pasta
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups milk
4 cloves garlic, divided and minced
6 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/3 cup flour
1 tbsp salt
3/4 tsp ground white pepper
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Take a Closer Look at Your Pasta
Pasta is a staple of many cuisines across the world, perhaps only following rice and bread. While many of us eat it, how many really know the different types available? There are far more than what you see in your grocery store.
How many types of pasta are there? Well, there are literally hundreds. Technically, pasta is just general term signifying dough made from flour and water. It is somewhat akin to discussing the different type of vehicles on the road. There are a lot of them and a lot of variations. Still, we can break pasta down into four basic groups. Read the rest of this entry »
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Pasta – A Great and Inexpensive Food
Most people think of pasta as spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna. It is so much more. Pasta is easy to store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. Store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. You can use leftovers, vegetables and some grated cheese will make a great topping for you pasta. Pasta is an ideal main course, high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. If you watch what you put on top of it, it is great for a diet. Read the rest of this entry »
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