Creamy Garden Spaghetti Food

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
• Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

TIPSY GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over high heat, add the oil and when hot, add the onions and saute for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the red chile flakes and garlic and saute for 1 minute longer. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add in the mushrooms, zucchini, and canned tomatoes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for 5 minutes, and then add the spinach and cream. Cook until heated through and just starting to thicken, about 4 minutes. Finish with the vodka, combine, and turn off the heat. Add the pasta to the pan, combine gently, place on a serving platter or in individual serving bowls, and garnish with the Parmesan and diced tomatoes.

GARDEN VEG PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the penne according to pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets and sugar snap peas to the pan for the final 3 mins.
• Meanwhile, gently fry the courgettes in oil for 7-8 mins until soft and tinged pale gold. When the penne and vegetables are almost ready, remove a ladleful of cooking water from the pan. Add 6 tbsp of this to the pan of courgettes, along with the cream cheese, Parmesan, lemon zest, half the lemon juice and seasoning. Stir to make a smooth, creamy sauce.
• Drain the penne and vegetables, then mix with the creamy sauce, adding the basil, extra lemon juice and seasoning to taste. Serve in warmed bowls.

HEARTY GARDEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef, onion and red pepper over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions., Serve spaghetti with sauce and, if desired, cheese.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
• Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
• Chill for one hour before serving.

CREAMY GARDEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms and carrot in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and set aside., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, bouillon and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Add the vegetables; cook until heated through. Drain spaghetti; Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

CREAMY GARDEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms and carrots in oil until crisp-tender.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• In another saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender.
• Stir in flour, bouillon, thyme, and basil until blended.
• Gradually add milk.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted.
• Add the vegetables; heat through.
• Drain spaghetti; toss with vegetable mixture.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Serve.

CREAMY GARDEN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange cucumber slices in a large bowl, generously seasoning each layer of cucumber with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
• Drain liquid from cucumbers. Gently press cucumber slices with paper towel to absorb any remaining liquid.
• Stir half-and-half, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, ranch dressing mix, sugar, dill, celery salt, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over cucumber slices and gently stir to coat.

CREAMY GREEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in lettuce; cook 2 min. or until wilted. Transfer to blender. Add Neufchatel, milk, cilantro and seasoning; blend until smooth. Return to skillet.
• Drain spaghetti. Add to sauce in skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through.
• Remove from heat. Top with mozzarella; cover. Let stand 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

CREAMY GARDEN BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Stir in next 6 ingredients.
• Cover and cook until vegetables are light brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Mix in stock and salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Strain; discard solids and return soup to pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate.).
• Scrape corn into bowl, using knife.
• Bring soup to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Add carrots and boil 5 minutes.
• Add green beans and pepper and boil 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and boil 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and corn and bring to a simmer.
• Stir in cream and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.
• Heat until soup is hot, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with herbs and serve immediately.