Asiago Pasta Salad Food

CREAMY HERBED CHICKEN AND ARUGULA PASTA SALAD WITH ASIAGO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, chives, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush with the oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until well-marked and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the chicken, arugula, Asiago and onion to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

ASIAGO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; set aside to cool.
• In large bowl, combine pasta with remaining ingredients and toss well.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ASIAGO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups cream to a simmer, stirring often. Whisk in bouillon and cheese until well blended and bouillon has dissolved completely. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water, and whisk into mixture. Cook and stir till the cream thickens, then remove from heat and set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Stir in prosciutto, garlic, and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup cream and parsley flakes. Heat through.
• To serve, place pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl. Add the mushroom mixture and pour in cream sauce. Toss well, and serve.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE AND ASIAGO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions. Keep hot.
• Drain and chop artichoke hearts.
• In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic gently in the olive oil until onion starts to soften.
• Add artichokes. Heat gently, stirring often.
• Add basil and white wine.
• Shake the milk and flour together. Add to pan. Heat, stirring constantly, until simmering and thickened.
• Stir in Asiago and parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Toss pasta in sauce until well-coated. Serve sprinkled with cayenne pepper flakes and additional parsley.

CAPELLINI ASIAGO SALAD BY WEGMAN'S

Steps:

• 1.*Cook* pasta per pkg directions in large stockpot of boiling salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• 2. Combine pasta, cheese, bruschetta, parsley, hot pepper spread, and basting oil in large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• My Note: I made the sauce a few hours before dinner and marinated chicken tenders in it. As I brought the water to boil I sprayed a nonstick with olive oil spray and cleaned the sauce off the meat as best I could, then cooked the chicken almost all the way thru. Took it out, added the sauce to warm then cut the meat and added back inches
• Update: Easy and quick! Substituted grated Asiago cheese for what's called for. Love the hot pepper spread in this dish. Added some baked tiapia for additional protein and added as chunks to top of salad.