Penne Salad With Spring Peas Food

NEW POTATO SALAD WITH FENNEL AND SPRING PEAS

Steps:

• For the potatoes and peas: Add 6 cups water, 3 tablespoons of salt, and potatoes to a heavy-bottomed pot. Turn heat to high, partially cover, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, blanch peas: Bring 6 cups of water with 3 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Prepare an ice bath with 1 tablespoon of salt. Add peas to the boiling water and cook until the water comes up to a boil again, 2-3 minutes. Taste to verify that the peas are fully cooked; then strain, place peas into the salted ice bath to halt cooking, and set aside. Check potatoes periodically by piercing the largest one with a fork. They are done when the fork goes all the way through with no resistance. Turn off the heat and let the potatoes sit in their water, 4-5 minutes longer. While potatoes are cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients (Step 2).
• Vinaigrette: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer to dissolve and incorporate all of the ingredients. Remove from heat and set aside. Meanwhile, prepare the fennel by removing the fronds (reserving them for later use) and use a mandoline to slice into thin strips. Add the sliced fennel to a bowl, along with the green onions and warm vinaigrette. Toss to coat and set aside.
• Assembly: Drain the peas and fully cooked potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half and add directly to the fennel while they are still warm; toss so the vinaigrette is absorbed into the potatoes. Roughly chop the fennel fronds (about ¼ cup), and cut the mint and basil into a rough chiffonade (about ¼ cup total); add to the salad. At the last minute, to avoid discoloration, add the peas. Toss again and serve.

PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives. Stir in pasta. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

PENNE SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, milk, mayonnaise, sugar, parsley, vinegar and black pepper in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate 45 minute.
• Combine cooked pasta, peas and bell peppers into a large bowl.
• Pour dressing over top and toss slightly until ingredients are coated.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate and serve within 2 days.
• Time does not include the 45 minutes for the dressing in the refrigerator.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, SAGE AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and asparagus and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes. add the stock and boil over high heat until reduced by half and the asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the peas and cream to the skillet and boil over high heat until the sauce has thickened; 3 minutes.
• Stir in the penne and cook until heated through.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, sage and 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to pasta bowls and serve imediately, passing additional cheese at the table.

PENNE SALAD WITH SPRING PEAS

Steps:

• 1. Combine pasta, peas, bell pepper, and green onions in salad bowl. Blend milk and mayonnaise in medium bowl until smooth. Stir in vinegar, parsley, peppercorns, and Equal.2. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat season to taste with pepper.EXCHANGES3 StarchPYRAMID SERVINGS2 Starch1 VegetableNUTRITION FACTSCalories 221 Calories from Fat 7Fat 1 g Saturated Fat 0 gCholesterol 1 mgSodium 169 mgCarbohydrate 44 g Dietary Fiber 4 g Sugars 10 gProtein 9 g

PENNE AND TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the penne according to the package instructions. Strain the water and set aside to cool, or run under cold water.
• In a large bowl mix the rest of the ingredients. Fold in the penne until the pasta is completely mixed inches.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil and add pasta, cooking to al dente.
• Add peas last 2-3 minutes to pasta.
• Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain, and place in a large serving dish.
• Whisk flour into milk (or shake together in a jar) till mixed well.
• In skillet, pour olive oil in and add ham, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until ham is crispy. Remove to paper towel to drain.
• In sauce pan, melt butter (or use more olive oil) and saute garlic over medium low for about 2-3 minutes (if you love garlic, feel free to add more!).
• Whisk in milk/flour mixture and add chipped cream cheese, whisking till melted into sauce smoothly. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk till incorporated.
• In large dish with pasta and peas, toss in crispy ham, and any other vegetables you want (optional).
• Pour sauce over pasta and mix, pouring in pasta water till nice and creamy.
• Top with more parmesan and fresh ground pepper.
• serve immediately with tossed salad and garlic bread. YUM!

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, PEAS AND MASCARPONE

Steps:

• Saute sausages in Dutch oven over high heat until brown, breaking into small pieces with back of spoon, about 12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
• Add onion and saute until light brown, about 6 minutes.
• Add cream; boil 5 minutes. Add broth; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Return sausage to pot.
• Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite.
• Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add peas and mascarpone and simmer until peas are tender, about 6 minutes.
• Drain pasta. Add to sauce; toss to coat. Mix in Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl; serve.