Creamy Fettuccine With Peas And Basil Food

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH PEAS AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk oat milk, cashew butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt until big lumps disappear. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring, until golden, 1 minute. Stir in milk mixture; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick and fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in peas; turn off heat. Cook pasta as directed on package with remaining 1 teaspoon salt until just tender. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Heat milk and pea mixture over low heat for 2 minutes. Toss in pasta; add cooking water as needed to thin sauce to desired thickness; toss to thoroughly coat pasta. Garnish with basil and black pepper; serve.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA (ONE POT RECIPE)

Steps:

• Cook Chicken: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a Dutch oven, or large straight sided skillet, over medium high heat. Add the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides, but not cooked through, about 4-6 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Saute Aromatics, then add flour: Add in the remaining tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add in the shallot and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add in the garlic* and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring, for another minute.
• Add liquids, then chicken + pasta: Add in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Whisk to combine. Add back in the chicken along with the pasta and a large sprig of basil. Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Remove the sprig of basil and discard.
• Add in the peas, lemon juice and zest. Cook for an additional minute. Stir in the parmesan and chopped basil. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish & Serve: Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, more parmesan cheese, and slices of lemon if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!

FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
• While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
• Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.

PASTA WITH PESTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook the peas according to the package instructions and drain. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, add the basil leaves, mint leaves, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 cup of the peas, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and some salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Turn on the machine, then drizzle in the olive oil while it mixes. Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed. Set aside.
• Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Drain the pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour the cream mixture over the top, followed by the pesto. Add the remaining 1 cup peas, toss and serve immediately.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PEAS AND CREAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente.
• About a minute before the pasta is finished, add the frozen peas to the boiling water.
• Drain pasta and peas.
• Meanwhile, cook chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until tender.
• Add diced tomatoes, basil, cream, salt and the pepper flakes.
• Stir and heat, but do not boil.
• Serve sauce over pasta.

PASTA WITH SNAP PEAS, BASIL, AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta and garlic 1 minute less than package instructions. Add snap peas and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and basil and stir once to wilt. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
• Add cream to pot and heat over medium-high until bubbling. Return pasta mixture and 1/4 cup pasta water to pot and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. If necessary, add remaining pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

BOW TIES WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE, PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cook bow ties according to package directions and drain.
• While pasta is cooking, stir together the evaporated milk and flour, then add basil and garlic.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute, then add peas, prosciutto and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted, but do not boil.
• Pour over cooked pasta and toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, if desired.
• Adjust salt and pepper seasonings to taste and garnish with additional fresh basil.

DATE NIGHT CREAMY RAVIOLI WITH PEAS

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, on high heat, add the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, and saute for about 5 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
• Add the pancetta, reduce the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer until the pancetta is fully cooked and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour in the already prepared marinara sauce, along with the baby peas and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and blend, cover with a lid and simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour and stir in the light cream. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes until it blends and thickens the sauce. Taste the sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Finally, toss in 4 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil. Stir to combine. Turn off the heat. If the sauce gets too thick, you can stir in a little water.
• Meantime, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp. to the boiling water and gently drop into the water the ravioli. Cook the ravioli for about 2 to 3 minutes only. They cook quickly. Drain in a colander.
• Spoon a few ravioli into each dish and spoon some creamy pink sauce over them and serve. Serve with extra grated parmesan cheese at the table.
• yields: 4 to 6 servings

PASTA WITH PEAS, CRAB, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, and generously add salt. Stir in the pasta; cook according to package instructions until it is al dente. Transfer to a colander, and let drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots, and cook until they are translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the peas, and season with salt and pepper; cook until the peas are tender and bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the crab, and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it is heated through, about 1 minute more. Add the pasta, and stir to combine.
• Stir in the cream and basil, and cook until the mixture is just heated through. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper. Divide among serving plates, and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.