Linguine With Spinach And Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Food

LINGUINE WITH SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook on medium heat for about 30 seconds, constantly stirring.
• Add 1 cup of half-and-half, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
• Add 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese (half of what the recipe calls for). Stir for about 30 seconds or longer until the cheese melts. If the sauce is too thin, gradually add more cheese. Keep stirring around all of the skillet for a couple of minutes.
• Note: if the sauce gets too thick, add more half-and-half.
• Add spinach. Keep stirring on medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
• Add cooked and drained linguine to the sauce. Stir well.
• Taste the linguine and add more salt, if needed. Top with finely chopped fresh basil leaves.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a non-stick pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
• Saute the garlic.
• Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, whipping cream & brandy.
• Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Just prior to serving, whisk in butter.
• Stir in the cooked bow tie pasta.
• Toss with fresh basil.
• Serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return linguine to pot., Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine garlic and reserved oil; microwave on high 45 seconds. Stir in drained tomatoes and lemon juice., Add tomato mixture to linguine. Toss with parsley, cheeses and enough pasta water to moisten.

CREAMY SPINACH, BACON AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frypan and fry the onion, garlic and bacon over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
• Add the white wine, cream, spinach and black pepper and bring to a gentle boil; reduce the heat and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Add the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese, stir through and serve with the cooked pasta of your choice, with the toasted pinenuts over the top.
• Serve with extra parmesan if you wish.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute` chicken breast pieces and set aside.
• In a very large skillet or pot, saute` spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and green onions in olive oil for 5 minutes or until the white of the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and basil. Continue to saute` for 1-2 minutes. You may need to add a bit more olive oil if the mixture is dry. Add the flour and saute until very light brown.
• Add the wine, slowly, constantly stirring until thickened. Add the chicken stock and simmer 10-15 minutes.
• Stir in the cheeses until melted.
• Add the cream and butter at the end, heating only until butter is melted and cream is warmed. Top over the pasta of your choice and Parmesan cheese if you like.