Scrambled Pasta

William Meppem

 

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 1/4 of a 1-pound box of spaghetti (about 2 cups cooked)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green Italian frying pepper or 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 whole scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• crusty bread for serving

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the green pepper, scallions, and crushed red pepper (if desired) until tender but not brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the Parmesan and salt; add them to the skillet with the spaghetti and basil. Toss gently over heat until eggs are set.
4. Serve with grated Parmesan and crusty bread.

By Jane Kirby,  April 2003

 

Fonte e imagem:

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/scrambled-pasta-10000000659306/index.html

Chickpea Pasta With Almonds and Parmesan

Ngoc Minh Ngo

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 7 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• kosher salt
• 1 pound angel hair pasta
• 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, crushed red pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the pasta and cook, stirring, until the broth is nearly absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 6 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and parsley.
4. Divide among individual bowls and top with the almonds and Parmesan.

By Sara Quessenberry,  January 2008

Fonte e imagem: 

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chickpea-pasta-almonds-parmesan-10000001695396/index.html

Spaghetti With Zucchini, Walnuts, and Raisins

Romulo Yanes

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti (3⁄4 box)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds small zucchini (4 to 5), cut into thin half-moons
• 3/4 cup raisins
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
4. Add the zucchini and raisins and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the zucchini is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the Parmesan before serving.

By Kate Merker,  July 2010

Fonte e imagem:
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/spaghetti-zucchini-walnuts-raisins-recipe-00000000035747/index.html

Pasta With Tuna and Black Olive Vinaigrette

John Kernick

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 12 ounces regular or whole-wheat rigatoni or penne
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 6-ounce cans tuna, drained

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the capers and olives and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, pepper, and the remaining oil.
5. Divide the pasta among individual bowls. Top with the tuna and olive vinaigrette.

By Kate Merker,  August 2006

Fonte e imagem:

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pasta-tuna-black-olive-vinaigrette-10000001213257/index.html

Rigatoni With Tomatoes, Raisins, and Pine Nuts

Anna Williams

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound rigatoni (about 6 cups)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons capers

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, raisins, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the capers.
5. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and pine nuts before serving.

By Sara Quessenberry,  October 2008
Fonte e imagem:
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/rigatoni-tomatoes-raisins-pine-nuts-00000000006767/index.html

Macarronete com Espinafre

Hans Gissinger

Serve 4| Tempo de preparação: 20min | Tempo total: 40min

Ingredients

• 1 colher (sopa) de azeite
• 2 dentes de alho picados
• 1/4 chávenas de tomate seco picadod
• 1 lata pequena de tomate pelado, picado
• 1 lata grande de tomate pelado, inteiro
• 1 colher (chá) de vinagre balsâmico
• sal e pimenta preta
• 300g de macarronete
• 150g de espinafre fresco
• 150g de mozzarella ralado
• 2 colheres (sopa) de Parmesão ralado
• salada verde, para acompanhar.

Instruções

1. Aqueça o formo a 180ºC. Aqueça o azeite numa frigideira grande, em lume médio. Adicione o alho e o tomate seco. Cozinhe, mexendo sempre, cerca de dois minutos. Junte o tomate picado.
2. Esmague, com as mãos, o tomate pelado. Coloque na frigideira, adicione o vinagre, uma pitada de sal e de pimenta. Deixe cozinhar em lume médio, até engrossar, cerca de 15 a 20 minutos. 
3. Aqueça água numa panela grande, junte uma pitada de sal e, quando ferver em cachão, adicione a massa, cozendo de acordo com as instruções da embalagem.
4. Adicione o espinafre ao molho, misturando, deixe cozer cerca de 1 minuto. Junte a massa cozida e escoada, envolvendo o molho.
5. Coloque metade da mistura numa forma/pirex, com cerca de 20cm por 20cm, polvilhando com metade do queijo mozarella, junte o resto da mistura e cubra com o queijo mozarella e o Parmesão ralado.
6. Asse cerca de 15 to 20 minutos, até gratinar. Sirva com a salada.

By Kate Merker and Sara Quessenberry,  September 2010

Fonte e imagem:
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/baked-penne-spinach-00000000039494/index.html

Massa Fina com Camarão e Especiarias

Anna Williams

Serve 4| Tempo de preparação: 15min | Tempo total: 15min

Ingredientes

• 300g de massa fina ou esparguete (3/4 da caixa)
• 1 colher (sopa) de azeite
• 2 dentes de alho, finamente picados
• 450g de camarão médio
• 3/4 chávenas de vinho branco
• 1/4 colher (sobremesa) de piri-piri em pó
• sal
• 2 colheres (sopa) de manteiga

Instruções

1. Coza a massa de acordo com as instruções da embalagem. Escoe e deixe na panela.
2. Entretanto, aqueça o azeite numa frigideira grande, em lume médio. Adicione o alho e mexa, durante 1 minuto (não deixe o alho escurecer).
3. Adicione o camarão, o vinho branco, o piri-piri e uma pitada de sal. Tape e deixe o camarão cozer, depois adicione a manteiga.
4. Junte a massa, misture e sirva.

By Sara Quessenberry,  October 2008

Fonte e imagem:
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/angel-hair-spicy-shrimp-00000000006395/index.html