Showing posts with label penne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label penne. Show all posts

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Pea & ricotta penne

Ingredients :

  • 30g Frozen peas
  • 1 1/4 Cups chicken stock
  • 3/4 Tsp black pepper and salt
  • 2 Tsp chopped tarragon
  • 1/4 cup ricotta

Method :
  • Bring to the boil 30g frozen peas, 1 1/4 cups chicken stock. 3/4 tsp black pepper and salt and cook until peas are tender.
  • Puree half the mixture in a blender and pour both pea mixes over the cooked pasta with 2 tsp of chopped tarragon.
  • Stir through 1/4 cup of room temperature ricotta into each bowl and serve.

Monday, 11 June 2012

Creamy mushroom and bacon pasta

Ingredients :

  • 2 Cups penne or other small pasta
  • 2 Rasher lean bacon, chopped
  • 2 Spring onions, finely chopped
  • 3 Cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 Cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup light evaporated milk
  • 4 tbsp grated tasty cheese

Method :

  • Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain and save 1/4 cup cooking water.
  • In a non stick pan, cook bacon with onions and mushrooms until softened.
  • Add hot pasta and toss well.
  • Add evaporated milk and spinach. 
  • Heat throught, stirring occasionaly.
  • Add cooking water if the mixture is too thick. 
  • Sprinkle each serving with cheese

Friday, 1 October 2010

Penne pasta salad

Ingredients :
  • 1 (16 oz.) package penne pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 (2-1/4 oz.) can ripe sliced olives, drained
  • 1 (8 oz.) bottle Italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of each of the following: dill weed, garlic salt, lemon pepper seasoning

Method :
  • Cook pasta following package directions.
  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives.
  • Drain cooked pasta and rinse in cold water. Add pasta to vegetables.
  • Mix salad dressing with pepper and seasonings. Pour over salad and mix well. 
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.