Penne Wrapped In Phyllo Food

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLION PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, put the scallion greens, parsley, pine nuts, 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic and lemon zest, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and is begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp just begin to turn pink but are not completely cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and scallion mixture, toss to combine, and bring to a quick simmer to heat through; remove from the heat.
• Add the drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 plates and season with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and a green salad if using.
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PHYLLO-WRAPPED HALIBUT

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray, saute spinach and red pepper until tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper and lemon juice. Remove from the heat; cool., Line a baking sheet with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. (Until ready to use, keep phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Layer remaining phyllo over first sheet, brushing each sheet with butter. Cut stack in half widthwise. , Place a halibut fillet in the center of each square; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with cheese and spinach mixture. Fold sides and bottom edge over fillet and roll up to enclose it; trim end of phyllo if necessary. Brush with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining lemon pepper. , Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

OUR 30+ BEST PHYLLO DOUGH RECIPES (+PHYLLO CUPS WITH FRESH FRUIT)

Steps:

• Mix the vanilla, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
• Use a piping bag to fill the individual phyllo shells.
• Freeze for 10 minutes.
• Top with fresh berries or fruit.

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
• Trim 1 inch off the bottoms of the asparagus stalks.
• Add the asparagus heads and the salt to the boiling water.
• Cook for 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
• Drain and run the asparagus under cold water.
• Pat dry.
• Lay one layer of the phyllo dough on the counter and brush one side with the melted butter.
• Place the second layer of dough directly overtop and brush with butter again.
• Repeat for the third layer.
• Cut the phyllo evenly in quarters.
• Place 4 to 6 stalks of asparagus on one of the pieces of layered phyllo.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the parmesan cheese overtop, then fold the phyllo dough over the asparagus so that it forms a triangle.
• Seal the edges gently with fingertips.
• Lightly coat the tops of the triangles with butter.
• Bake the phyllo in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the phyllo dough is golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

BAKED BRIE AND RED PEPPER JELLY WRAPPED IN PHYLLO PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place brie on flat surface and with sharp knife, slice Brie in half horizontally.
• (This is much easier to do if Brie is nicely chilled first).
• Spread red pepper jelly on bottom half of Brie and then replace top half of brie and set aside.
• Using a pastry brush, brush butter on first sheet of phyllo, place a second sheet on top at roughly a 30 degree angle, brush with butter, place third sheet on top at roughly a 30 degree angle from the first, brush with butter and continue until all sheets have been used.
• (The reason for placing the sheets on angles is that you'll end up with a larger surface which makes for easier wrapping and it also gives you a more interesting presentation as you bring all the sheets together).
• Place Brie in centre of phyllo and gently pull all the sheets up and over the Brie, twisting closed at the top.
• Arrange the sheets in the"twist" in various directions.
• Brush entire package with melted butter.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes.
• Set aside for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Serve with crackers or thinly sliced baguette.

PORK TENDERLOIN IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; place on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake for 15 minutes, turning once.
• Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes.
• Coat pork with mustard; sprinkle evenly with thyme, pressing thyme into mustard to adhere.
• Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large cutting board/work surface (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Repeat layers with remaining phyllo and cooking spray, ending with phyllo.
• Gently press phyllo layers together; lightly coat top phyllo sheet with cooking spray.
• Arrange pork along 1 short edge of phyllo, leaving a 2 inch border; roll up jell-roll fashion (don't roll tightly).
• Place roll, seam side down, on jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until roll is golden brown and thermometer reads 155°; let stand 10 minutes.
• Place chutney in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds or until warm, stirring once.
• Cut pork crosswise into 8 slices using a serrated knife; serve with chutney.

GREEK STYLE CHICKEN WRAPPED IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add chicken; cook until brown on both sides; remove & drain on paper towels then set aside.
• Wipe out skillet, then melt 1/4 cup butter in same skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion; cook and stir until golden; add mushrooms, parsley flakes, dill, garlic and spinach; cook and stir about 2 minutes.
• Stir in flour, mixing well. Gradually stir in vermouth; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened; stir in ricotta, feta, salt and pepper; remove from heat.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Brush melted butter on 1 phyllo sheet; sprinkle with bread crumbs; cover with another sheet; brush with butter.
• Place chicken breast in center of phyllo; spoon 1/6 of the spinach/cheese mixture on top.
• Fold phyllo over chicken, turning ends under; repeat for each chicken breast.
• Place in a single layer in well greased baking pan & brush tops with butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until brown.

PENNE WRAPPED IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a small saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter, add the shallots and saute briefly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a bowl, add the penne, shallots, ricotta, fontina, parmesan, eggs, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Combine well.
• In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter over very low heat. Keep warm.
• On a large work surface, place 1 phyllo sheet, short-end close to you, and brush with the melted butter.
• Keep remaining phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel while you work.
• Top phyllo sheet with another sheet, brushing with melted butter. Continue until you have layered 5 sheets of phyllo.
• Spoon 1/3 of the pasta mixture along the short end of the layered phyllo closest to you, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides.
• Top pasta with 6 asparagus spears.
• Very carefully roll the end of the phyllo closest to you away from you, encasing the penne and asparagus.
• Fold in each edge, lengthwise, and continue to roll jellyroll fashion, brushing with a little more butter to make it stick together.
• The pasta roll will be about 10 inches long and about 3 inches wide.
• Repeat this procedure with the remaining phyllo and filling until you have 3 phyllo rolls.
• Place the phyllo rolls seam-side down on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
• With a sharp knife, make slight scores, on the diagonal, into each roll - as you would bread. Be careful not to cut too deep or you will have the mixture coming out and it will not look pretty.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until very golden.
• Let sit 15-20 minutes before serving.
• Penne wrapped in phyllo freezes beautifully for up to 2 months. If frozen, place into a 325F oven for 50 minutes.