Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce Food

ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• 2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a med. saucepan cook the mushrooms and onion in the butter till they are tender.
• 3. Stir in the cream cheese (I have used the low-fat and it tasted just as good) and salt and pepper.
• 4. cook and stir over low heat till cheese is melted.
• 5. gradually stir in the milk and chives; heat through.
• 6. pour sauce over pasta. toss to coat and serve hot.

EASY ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce; in a medium saucepan cook the mushrooms in butter until the mushrooms loose there moister (you can remove the mushrooms or leave them in the saucepan).
• Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft (adding in more butter if needed).
• Stir in the cream cheese; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted.
• Gradually add in half and half cream or milk and chives; stir to heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until only al dente; drain and place in a large serving bowl.
• Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over top and serve.
• Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table,.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the Mushrooms and onion in the butter until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in cream cheese, salt and pepper.
• Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
• Gradually stir in milk and chives; heat through.
• Pour sauce over pasta.
• Toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes 4 side servings.

SHRIMP AND MUSHROOMS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Peel/devein the shrimp; set aside.
• Cook the pasta by following the package directions, drain and set aside.
• Add the butter to a large skillet; over medium-high heat, let the butter melt.
• Add in the garlic and basil; stir/saute for about 1 minute.
• Add in the shrimp, mushrooms, and pepper to taste (may add salt but the butter makes this salty enough for me); stir/saute for about 5 minutes.
• Serve shrimp sauce over angel hair pasta.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
• In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
• Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
• Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
• Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.

ANGEL CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix. Blend in wine and golden mushroom soup. Mix in cream cheese, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over.
• Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Twenty minutes before the chicken is done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

CREAMY LEMON-MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms in the pan, adjusting heat as necessary, until golden brown, tender, and they have released their moisture. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper while cooking. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in lemon zest and juice. Stir to combine. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese until combined and melted in. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
• Add in the cooked pasta and toss in the sauce. Add in some of the reserved pasta water if needed, a little at a time, to thin the sauce so that it coats and sticks to the pasta without being too thick or sticky. It should be a nice creamy consistency.
• Serve pasta with a sprinkling of minced parsley and an additional sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

SHRIMP AND MUSHROOM ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
• In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until soft. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat; cook shrimp for a few minutes. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute shallots for a few minutes. Pour in port wine, white wine and cream; allow to cook over medium-low heat until it thickens.
• Stir in mushrooms, shrimp, garlic, salt, sugar and ground white pepper; toss with pasta and serve.