Poached Eggs And Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche With Pistou Food

POACHED EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE OVER TOASTED BRIOCHE W/ PISTOU

Steps:

• Puree basil, garlic and oil in mini-processor until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add enough water to medium skillet to measure 1 1/4 inches. Sprinkle salt generously into water. Bring water to simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs 1 at a time and slip into water. Cook until egg whites are just set and egg yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
• Place hot toast on plates. Top each with Parmesan. Transfer 2 eggs, well drained, to each piece of brioche. Sprinkle egg with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of pistou and serve.

BUTTERED NOODLES WITH EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of lightly salted water until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, place the eggs, grated cheese, parsley, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl and beat with a whisk until well combined.
• When the noodles are almost cooked, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Quickly drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
• Toss briefly to coat it with the butter.
• Add the egg mixture to the skillet and using a flat wooden spoon, mix quickly together for less than a minute until the eggs and noodles become creamy and thick.
• Do not cook the eggs too long or they will scramble and ruin the dish.
• Serve immediately.

POACHED EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE OVER TOASTED BRIOCHE WITH PISTOU

Steps:

• Puree basil, garlic, and oil in mini processor until very smooth. Season pistou to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add enough water to medium skillet to measure 1 1/4 inches. Sprinkle salt generously into water. Bring water to simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs 1 at a time and gently slip into water. Cook until egg whites are just set and egg yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
• Place hot toasts on plates. Top each with Parmesan. Using slotted spoon, transfer 2 eggs, well drained, to each piece of brioche. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of pistou and serve.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S PISTOU

Steps:

• Place the garlic, tomato paste, basil, and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and puree.
• With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil down the feed tube to make a paste.
• Pack into a container, pour a film of olive oil on top, and close the lid.
• Can also be whirled in a blender.