CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
The addition of avocado lends a lovely creamy texture to this pesto. The ripe fruit imparts richness to the sauce, while nutty roasted pepitas add a deep toasty flavor. If you can only find raw pepitas, simply toss them with olive oil and salt, then toast in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until they start to pop and turn golden brown. Shower the dressed pasta with more crunchy pepitas for a nice contrast to the velvety sauce. Leftover pesto can be refrigerated for two days; press the surface with plastic wrap to avoid discoloration (any browned areas on top should be scraped off before using). The pesto also makes a tasty avocado toast, sandwich spread or crudité dip.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse pepitas and garlic until finely chopped. Halve avocado, discard the pit and scoop out flesh. (You should have about 3/4 cup, or 5 ounces.) Add avocado flesh, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to food processor and pulse until chunky.
- Add cheese and basil to food processor. With motor running, drizzle in 1/2 cup water, then drizzle in oil until well blended, scraping down sides as needed. Transfer 2 cups of pesto to a large bowl. Refrigerate any remaining pesto for another use.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Add pasta and pasta water to pesto in large bowl and toss until pasta is nicely coated in sauce.
- Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Top with more pepitas, cheese and basil.
VOODOO PASTA
Even if you don't have a lot of time to spend getting dinner together, you can still charm your family with this clever meal idea. In less time than it takes the fusilli to cook, you can conjure up a spicy Alfredo sauce with blackened Smoked Sausage. When the pasta is done, just toss with the sauce. It's pure magic.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, cut sausage into 1/4-inch slices. Place in bowl and sprinkle with seasoning; toss lightly to evenly coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in Alfredo sauce, parsley and hot sauce to taste; heat through.
- Pour over pasta and toss until well coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1444.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
PASTA POMODORO
Easy and light pasta with tomatoes and garlic. Cooked chicken breast chunks or shrimp can also be added to sauce for a great main dish!
Provided by DEBNJAMES
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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