Angel Hair Pasta With Vegetables And Cheese Food

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, yellow pepper, basil and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and salt until smooth; gradually stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in tomatoes. Drain pasta; divide among four plates. Top with vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, carrots, corn and onion; cook and stir until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Meanwhile, prepare pasta mix according to package directions. Add to vegetable mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with walnuts, cheese and pepper.

ANGEL HAIR WITH GOAT CHEESE, BROCCOLI, AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
• In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. Over medium-high heat, saute the broccoli florets, stirring as necessary, 2 to 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and reserve until needed.
• Deglaze the pan with the stock, and add the thyme leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Add the butter and the goat cheese and stir together until the cheese melts. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, add a little salt to the pot of boiling water and cook the pasta until it is al dente, about 1 minute for fresh pasta. (Cook packaged pasta according to the directions on the package). Drain the pasta well and add to the reserved broccoli in the saute pan. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• To serve, divide the pasta among 4 heated plates. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and garnish with a sprig of thyme.

ANGEL HAIR WITH OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425'F.
• Place vegetables and garlic on foil-lined 10x15-inch pan. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil; sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Cook Angel hair according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
• Add vegetables, cheese and remaining 1/4 cup oil to pasta. Toss, adding reserved pasta water to desired consistency. Transfer to serving platter.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp.
• oil in medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken.
• Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel.
• Begin heating water for pasta.
• Heat remaining oil in same skillet and add onion and green pepper.
• Cook for about 3 minutes.
• Add frozen vegetables and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package.
• While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese to skillet and stir to combine.
• Return chicken to skillet; reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
• Drain pasta and place in large serving bowl.
• Top with chicken and vegetable mixture and serve immediately, with extra parmesan cheese for sprinkling.

BUTTERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Drain. (I also rinse).
• Combine cooked pasta, cheese, and butter. Toss well.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH VEGETABLES, PINE NUTS AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook angle hair pasta in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, be careful not to over cook, Keep Warm.
• Heat olive oil to a sizzle in a skillet; when oil is hot, remove the saucepan from the flame and add the roma tomatoes, green onions, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and tomato juice to the skillet, then place back on flame; Mix well too heat through approximately 30 seconds, remove from heat.
• Add cooked drained pasta to the hot skillet, spreading it over the entire veggie mixture; add feta cheese to the pasta and gently fold all ingredients until the cheese is melted.
• With tongs pull the pasta out of the skillet and mound high into bowl, with a rubber spatula, scrape the remaining ingredients on top.
• Sprinkle toasted pine nuts, feta cheese and fresh Parmesan cheese all over the pasta, sprinkle with parsley, serve.

BROCCOLI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Saute garlic and red pepper for about 2 minutes.
• Add broth and broccoli. Cover and let cook for 4-5 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the prepared pasta.
• Toss broccoli, pasta, and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
• Optional: Sometimes I use a little olive oil and butter instead of just the olive oil -- it all depends on how many calories I feel like eating that night :).

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute veggies, basil, and garlic in oil over medium-high heat.
• Combine broth, starch, and salt, then stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, then cook and stir 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes.
• Top pasta with veggie mix or stir all together, then top with parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle individual servings with red pepper, black pepper, or pine nuts, or just leave as is!

BLUSHING ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Set aside., Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir the spreadable cheese and pureed tomatoes into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon juice and remaining oil. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Drain pasta and serve with chicken mixture.

ANGEL-HAIR PASTA WITH VEGETABLES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in a covered pot.
• Wash, trim and slice mushrooms.
• Wash broccoli and remove tough stems. Cut remaining stems into thin slices and break up the florets.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and cook mushrooms and broccoli, covered, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
• Proces cottage cheese and yogurt in food processor until smooth.
• Break up tomatoes with your fingers and add to the vegetables with the oregano and basil. Cover and continue cooking over medium heat until broccoli is softened but still crisp.
• Cook pasta in boiling water for about 30 seconds; drain.
• Remove sauce from heat; stir in cottage-cheese mixture and pour over pasta. Season with black pepper. Serve with grated cheese.