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Sunday, May 27, 2012

pasta

Ravioli With Fried Sage, Asparagus and Walnuts

The asparagus and walnuts pair perfectly with the sage and ghee in this recipe, but don’t hesitate to mix it up. Almonds and cauliflower florets would be great, as would lightly chopped pistachios and baby bella mushrooms. The pinch of red pepper flakes doesn’t add …

TOMATO FLORENTINE

MAKES 6 SERVINGS ½ pound ground turkey½ cup finely chopped onion 2 (8-ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste ½ cup water 2 ¼ teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper …

Chicken tetrazinni

MAKES 4 SERVINGS Creamed chicken 2 tablespoons butter¼ cup flour 1 cup chicken stock ¾ cup whole milk or half-and-half 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken Salt and white pepper Optional additions Splash white wine1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Dash freshly grated nutmeg Tetrazzini 8 ounces …

RECIPE: Asian Mushroom Bolognese with Pappardelle

Beverly Kim Clark makes the pappardelle by hand and tops the dish with shaved fennel tossed with truffle oil and finely grated lemon zest. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 3 ounces wild mushrooms, sliced Olive oil 2 teaspoons each minced  garlic, ginger, shallot and lemongrass ½ cup …

AUTUMN ROASTED TOMATO AND SAUSAGE PASTA

MAKES 6 SERVINGS 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved4 garlic cloves 2 green bell peppers, cored and cut into thick strips 1 large red onion, roughly chopped 1 (8-ounce) package white   button mushrooms 1 (12-ounce) package cooked Italian chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch chunks 4 large …

PASTA POMODORO

MAKES 4 SERVINGS Salt1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Pinch red pepper flakes 16 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces, divided 2 pints very ripe grape tomatoes (about 80 grape tomatoes) 8 ounces dry kamut spaghetti (or brown rice …

Shortcut Carbonara

AP food editor J.M. Hirsch packs leftovers of this in his son’s lunch. Use whatever meats and cheeses you have. The more traditional bacon will take a little longer to cook. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive   oil 1 pound deli meats (a …

Cold Sesame Noodles

For crunch, color and extra nutrients, add julienned snow peas and carrots. Shredded, cooked chicken or cubes of marinated tofu make this a meal. MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 1 pound Chinese egg noodles, spaghetti or linguini 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 6 tablespoons sesame …

Summer Seashells

MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn in pieces 3 garlic cloves, whole, peeled 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound conchiglie (medium shell) pasta Salt and freshly ground pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese   (optional) Cut an X into bottoms …