Creamy Fettuccine And Vegetable Primavera Food

CREAMY FETTUCCINE AND VEGETABLE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Prepare fettuccine noodles. Reserve in colander.
• Chop and dice all vegetables, including the onion.
• Heat 1 Tbsp each butter and oil and saute bell pepper and broccoli 5 minutes or until tender.
• Remove broccoli and bell pepper from heat.
• Add another Tbsp each of butter and oil to the skillet and cook zucchini and squash 3-4 minutes.
• Remove squash and zucchini from heat.
• Put in another Tbsp each of oil and butter and saute the diced onion and garlic 4-5 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and heat for 4-5 minutes.
• Pour cream, salt, and pepper and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
• Add reserved pasta to the skillet and toss gently with the sauce.
• Pour in vegetables and toss again.
• Heat until fettuccine and vegetables are warmed through.
• Serve in bowls topped with fresh basil.

FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• to cook the fettuccine.
• begin steaming the carrots in an inch of boiling water, covered.
• After the carrots have been steaming for 5 minutes, add the broccoli to steam along with the carrots for 5 more minutes. Drain and set veggies aside.
• Start cooking the noodles after the broccoli is added to the steamer. Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package instructions.
• When the fettuccine is cooked to your liking, drain the pasta and add the noodles back into the pot. Add the olive oil to the noodles immediately, then stir in the cheese. Add the cream to the noodles, and stir again.
• The fettuccine should be getting nice and creamy now. Stir in the veggies, followed by the parsley and fresh ground black pepper. Serve immediately along with a good class of wine!

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• For the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Then add the broccoli; cook for another minute. Add the red peppers; cook 1 minute more. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
• To the skillet, add the butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; allow to heat up. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and squash, and cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and add them to the other vegetables. Set aside.
• For the sauce: Add the garlic and onions to the skillet, and cook until starting to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Next, pour in the chicken broth and wine; stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen all the flavorful bits. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half. Stir in the cream and Parmesan, and allow the cheese to melt. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce, along with the peas and basil; stir to combine. If the sauce needs a little more liquid, splash in a small amount of broth. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving bowl and pour all the contents of the skillet over the pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with extra basil, and serve with extra Parmesan.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Be sure everything is cut about the same size so the dish has a nice uniform look.
• Bring water and salt to a rolling boil.
• Add asparagus and broccoli and cook for one minute; remove veggies and plunge into cold water to stop cooking.
• Reserve vegetable cooking water for boiling pasta.
• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over med heat.
• Add onion and carrots; cook, stirring, till soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add blanched asparaguys and broccoli along with the frozen or fresh peas and S&P to taste.
• Cook till all veggies are tender.
• Return veg cooking water to a boil.
• Add fettuccine and cook till tender.
• While pasta is cooking, add cream to veggies and stir while simmering.
• Drain pasta and add to veggies with basil leaves and cheese.
• Serve this terrific dish while VERY HOT.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in Parmesan.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in Parmesan.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

FETTUCCINE WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.Add vegetables and Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning.
• Cook and stir about 8 minutes.
• Toss together hot pasta, vegetables and lemon juice. Mix in cheese and stir.