Tuxedo Pasta Food

TUXEDO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, zucchini, mushrooms and red pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the lemon juice and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta; add to skillet. Stir in the cheese, basil and remaining butter.

TUXEDO BOW-TIE PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Dough: Stir together 1 cup "00" flour, 2 teaspoons warm water, and half of eggs (about 1/4 cup) in a medium bowl until a ragged dough forms (if too dry, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time). Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
• In another medium bowl, vigorously whisk remaining half of eggs with cuttlefish ink and 1 teaspoon warm water to thoroughly combine. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour to bowl with cuttlefish mixture and mix until a ragged dough forms (if too dry, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time). Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
• Form each dough into a square disk, tightly wrap in plastic, and let stand 1 hour.
• Unwrap both doughs; place cuttlefish-ink dough on top of plain dough. On a floured surface, roll the stack of dough out to an 18-by-20-inch rectangle. Cut into 1-inch-wide strips, then crosswise into 2-inch-long rectangles. Keep cut pasta covered with plastic wrap while you work.
• Working one at a time, pinch middle of each pasta rectangle with 2 fingers to create a bow-tie shape; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet generously dusted with semolina.
• Shrimp Sauce: In a small saucepan, bring shrimp shells and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes; strain and discard shells. Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook until sizzling and fragrant, 30 seconds.
• Stir in tomato paste; cook until caramelized, about 1 minute. Add shrimp broth and both citrus juices. Simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced to approximately 3/4 cup, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain. Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water to sauce and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce clings evenly to pasta, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp, stirring just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat. If pasta appears dry, right before serving stir in more pasta water a little at a time, just until sauce clings evenly to pasta again. Transfer to bowls, drizzle with oil, and serve.

TUXEDO NO. 2

Steps:

• Chill a coupe glass. Rinse with absinthe, then toss out excess liquid.
• In a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, stir the vermouth, liqueur and bitters until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into the coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

TUXEDO

Steps:

• Chill a coupe glass. Rinse with absinthe, if using, then toss out excess liquid.
• In a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, stir the gin, sherry and bitters until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into the coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

TUXEDO BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD FOR PICNICS AND POTLUCKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl stir together the mayonnaise, olives, artichoke hearts, peppers, broccoli florets, celery, cucumber, and tomatoes. Now is the time to add the pepperoni or salami and cheese, if using.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta; mix thoroughly.
• Stir in the reserved artichoke marinade, a spoonful at a time, to the desired consistency.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with snipped fresh herbs (parsley and chives).
• Cover and thoroughly chill (several hours or overnight) before serving.

TUXEDO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a skillet, saute the chicken, mushrooms and red pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add the lemon juice and broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Drain the pasta and add to skillet.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil and remaining butter.

TUXEDO OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut cheese sticks into thin strips. Stuff inside large pitted olives. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar and parsley.

TUXEDO PASTA (SERVED WARM)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• (Here I decide whether I want to chop the raw chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook it or cook the breast whole and then shred. Add extra cooking time if you choose the latter.).
• Add chicken and mushrooms, cook until light golden brown.
• Add zucchini and peppers, continue cooking until veggies are tender.
• Add wine and lemon juice and simmer for one minute. Remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon rind, basil and 1 Tbsp butter.
• Toss with hot pasta and ½ cup cheese.
• Place on serving platter, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and serve.

THE TUXEDO

Steps:

• Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.