Asiago Pate Food

ASIAGO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• To a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain; set aside. While the pasta cooks, continue with the recipe.
• To a very large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until done; stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
• Add the red pepper, green beans, cover, and allow vegetables to steam for about 4 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly continuously.
• Evenly sprinkle with salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
• Add the pasta and stir to combine.
• Add the cheese and toss and stir to combine; stir nearly continuously until melted.
• Add the basil, stir to combine, and taste for seasoning balance. Add more salt, pepper, or basil if desired and serve immediately.

HOT ASIAGO AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the Asiago cheese and parsley; mix well. Press as much moisture out of the spinach as you can; stir into the mixture. Spread into the bottom of an 8 1/2 x 10 baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the middle is bubbling and the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

ASIAGO PATE

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan set over medium heat, bring whipping cream and garlic to a boil.
• Remove the garlic and discard.
• Slowly add cheese, stirring to incorporate.
• When completely melted, transfer the mixture to a small serving dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm.

ASIAGO CHEESE BREAD, EXCELLENT

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and pepper. Melt butter in milk to 120-130 degrees. Stir milk mixture into flour mix until smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheese.
• Gradually stir in about 2 cups flour to make soft dough. Knead in mixer or by hand until smooth and elastic, adding flour if needed.
• Oil large bowl, add dough, turn to coat. Cover with clean damp towel and let double. (It may take 2-1/2 hours, must be the cheese.).
• Punch down, form into 2 long thin loaves. Spray baking sheet, (sprinkled with cornmeal?) Or use baguette pans. Place loaves on pan, let raise, covered, until doubled (45 min.) Preheat oven to 375.
• Slash dough with serrated knife. Brush with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. (basil, parsley, opt.) Bake 30-35 minutes till done. Cool on rack.

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.

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.