Pasta Delight Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients until smooth. Cook vermicelli according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque and shrimp turn pink. Remove from pan., Stir-fry peppers, snap peas, garlic and ginger in remaining olive oil 3-5 minutes or just until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened., Return seafood to pan; heat through. Stir in sesame oil. Drain vermicelli; add to pan and toss to combine.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Using a large skillet, sauté garlic and vegetables in oil for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add cooked pasta and Italian seasoning to vegetables and gently combine with a large spoon or spatula.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese over pasta mixture, cover and cook for two more minutes.

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a large frying pan and drain well. Place back in pan, then all the ingredients, except the noodles. Mix well, cover and simmer.
• While preparing the above, cook the noodles al dente, drain well and add to the meat mixture. Save the noodle water as you will need to add liquid to the casserole as it cooks down, but use the saved diced tomato juice first. I add garlic powder to the noodle water, while cooking, to flavor the water.
• Add noodles.
• Cook on low-to-simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Check often and stir. Add tomato juice/noodle liquid, as needed. It can get too thick.