15 Minute Parmesan Pasta Food

15 MINUTE PARMESAN PASTA WITH CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package in large saucepan, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• Cook and stir garlic and chicken breast strips in butter in same saucepan on medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is tender but not brown and chicken is heated through.
• Add pasta and broccoli; toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

15-MINUTE PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until tender but not browned.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add garlic and cheese; mix lightly.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
• Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.

KITTENCAL'S 15 MINUTE PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• Place the cooked pasta in a bowl; keep warm (do not rinse pasta).
• In a small skillet saute the garlic in olive oil until golden and tender (try not to burn the garlic) then pour the oil with the garlic over the cooked pasta.
• Season with salt and lots of black pepper.
• Add in the Parmesan cheese; toss to coat then serve immediately.
• Delicious!

15-MINUTE PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir garlic in butter in large saucepan on medium heat until tender but not browned.
• Add drained pasta to saucepan, mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

15 MINUTE PASTA COMBO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti until tender; drain.
• In same pan, heat the Italian salad dressing over medium heat. Add cooked pasta; toss to coat well. Add tomatoes, turkey and parmesan cheese; toss lightly and serve.
• Note: I have substituted leftover chicken or ham for the turkey, but the smoked turkey is my family's favorite.

15 MINUTE FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and cool under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pesto sauce and lemon juice.
• Add linguine; toss well.
• Add spinach, tomato, and onion; toss until coated well.
• Spoon onto individual plates or a large platter. Sprinkle w/ pine nuts and top w/ grated parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, process onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add chopped vegetables, beef, and pork and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until meat is beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, about 1 minute more. Stir in tomato sauce, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat, then stir in butter. Toss meat sauce with pasta, top with Parmesan, and season with pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Let sauce cool, then chill in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.