Balsamic Vinegar Pasta Food

PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine scallions, bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in shallow baking dish.
• Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes (stirring once), or until vegetables are tender.
• Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
• Drain hot cooked pasta and toss with vegetables and serve.

BALSAMIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Garlic: Mince garlic finely.
• Lemon: Zest lemon and set zest aside. Squeeze juice.
• Mix it up: Vigorously whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs (if using).
• To serve: Toss pasta with the sauce off of the heat. Top with the lemon zest.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR PASTA

Steps:

• Place hot pasta in a large bowl; stir in the green onions.
• Mix the mustard, parsley, basil, and black pepper into the vinegar.
• Whisk the olive oil into the balsamic vinegar mixture.
• Pour over pasta and mix well.
• Serve, or cover and chill up to next day.

BALSAMIC TOMATO-BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Prep the tomatoes, garlic, etc-- before boiling the pasta.
• Boil pasta while making the rest of the dish.
• Saute garlic in olive oil.
• Add tomatoes and cover, simmering for 7-10 minutes with the balsamic vinegar and seasonings until tomatoes fall apart.
• Cut basil leaves and toss all ingredients together, including Parmesan cheese.
• Serve additional Parmesan on the side, if desired.

BALSAMIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, herb mix, fennel, red pepper flakes. Add balsamic vinegar. Continue to heat until mixture appears slightly syrupy, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring back to a simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

TOMATO AND BALSAMIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• Heat oil in large sauce pan on medium heat.
• Add onions and garlic, saute for 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, basil, bring to a simmer.
• Add balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, PARMESAN, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
• Process the garlic through a garlic press into a small bowl; stir in 1 teaspoon water.
• Heat the oil, diluted garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small skillet on low heat.
• Cook very slowly until the garlic turns golden, about 3 minutes.
• Be careful not to brown the garlic or your sauce will be bitter; remove pan from heat.
• When the water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
• Cook until al dente; drain, letting some of the cooking water cling to the noodles.
• Return the dripping noodles to the pot and toss with the oil mixture, cheese, and vinegar.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste; divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls; serve immediately.

BALSAMIC PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and pepper in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, squash, and onion. Cook for 3 minutes; stir in balsamic sauce mixture. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more, adding parsley during the last minute of cooking. Drain cooked pasta, add to the pan, and toss to coat with sauce. Serve hot.