Chunky Vegetables With Fusilli Food

CHUNKY VEGETABLES WITH FUSILLI

Steps:

• In 6-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package; drain and set aside.
• In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden. Stir in tomatoes and chili. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in pasta, olives, oregano and basil. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Serve with pepper.

FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
• Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.

VEGETARIAN FUSILLI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan melt the butter and add onions, garlic, carrots& celery.
• cook for 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, zucchini& red pepper, cook 5 minutes.
• Stir in the flour, mustard, thyme salt& Pepper.
• Cook for 2 minutes stirring.
• Gradually stir in the milk and stock.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened about 5 minutes.
• Add Chick peas and fusilli, adjust seasoning.
• Put in a 13x9 oven proof dish.
• You may now freeze the casserole covered well with foil, thaw before baking and add 10 min to baking time or you can refrigerate it and cook it tomorrow or continue to bake it.
• Toss together the cheese, bread crumbs and parsley.
• Put on top of casserole.
• Bake 375F degrees oven for 45 minutes until it is crusty and bubbling.

ROASTED VEGETABLE FUSILLI

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss the zucchini, squash and artichoke hearts with the olive oil on a baking sheet, do not crowd; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, celery, onion and carrot and cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender about 8 minutes. Add the vodka and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Puree the sauce with a hand blender, then add the heavy cream and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Meanwhile bring a large ot of salted water to a boil,ad the fusilli and cook as the label directs. Drain and trasfer to the skillet with the sauce. Add the roasted vegetables and toss. Garnish with more basil and parmesean cheese.

CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook 1 ounce diced salami and 4 minced garlic cloves in a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, 1 minute. Drain a 28-ounce can plum tomatoes (reserve the juice); crush into the skillet and cook 5 minutes. Add the tomato juice, 6 basil leaves and a pinch each of sugar, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup water and simmer until thick. Toss with 12 ounces cooked fusilli. Top with grated parmesan and basil.