Spicy Asian Fusion Penne Food

SPICY ASIAN FUSION PENNE

Steps:

• Combine spinach, basil, fresh and sun dried tomatoes in a large bowl with the cream, Parmesan,scallion, oil, tomato paste, fish sauce, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, sugar, chile powder(s), salt, and pepper.
• Boil a large pot of salted water, add uncooked pasta, and cook for about 13 minutes until al dente. Drain.
• Add the pasta to the large bowl and mix well. Serve immediately with some grated Parmesan on top. YUMMY!

SPICY PENNE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE, ASPARAGUS & FETA

Steps:

• Boil water for pasta with 1 tbsp.
• kosher salt.
• Trim woody ends off asparagus spears (leaving about 3/4) and chop remaining into 2-inch pieces.
• Seed bell pepper and cut into small strips.
• Take sausage meat out of casing and fry in olive oil in wok or other large fry pan.
• Break sausage into small pieces, and add crushed red pepper flakes (to suit desired spiciness, using less for hot turkey sausage.) Begin to boil the pasta (6-8 minutes for al dente).
• While this is cooking, add asparagus, mushrooms, and red pepper strips to same pan with sausage.
• Stir fry over medium-high heat for about five minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Turn off heat, and drain pasta.
• Toss drained pasta with vegetable-turkey mixture, adding a small amount of extra virgin olive oil if desired.
• Add salt& pepper to taste.
• Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
• (Dish is served warm, not piping hot. May also be served room temperature or cold on hot days.) After cooling slightly, toss lightly with feta and chopped parsley.
• Serve with lemon wedges, crusty bread and white wine for easy summer entertaining.

SPICY ASIAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat 2 T oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and jalapeno.
• saute 3 minutes until tender but not brown.
• Add coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, honey and hot pepper sauce.
• Whisk until smooth and bring to a simmer.
• Remove from heat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• This sauce can be made well in advance, covered and refrigerated.
• Heat remaining 1 T oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add bell pepper, mushrooms, and green onions.
• Saute 3 minutes.
• Add chicken and saute until cooked through,about 3 more minutes.
• Add sauce.
• Simmer until heated.
• Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.
• Drain.
• Pour heated sauce over pasta and toss to coat well.
• Divide among plates and serve.

ASIAN CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions; set aside.
• Whisk sauce ingredients together in small mixing bowl; set aside.
• Steam red pepper, snow peas and broccoli for 4-5 minutes until crisp/tender.
• In a large bowl combine pasta, sauce, steamed veggies, chicken, green onions, almonds and sesame seeds.
• Allow to blend for 5 minutes; serve hot or cold.