Veggie Pasta Pie Food

CACIO E PEPE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray an 8" springform pan with nonstick spray. Wrap bottom tightly in foil to prevent any leaks and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Mix Fontina, half-and-half, 4 oz. Parmesan, 1 Tbsp. pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl that can rest on rim of pasta pot without falling in.
• Fill pasta pot with 5 quarts water and add remaining 1/2 cup salt. Bring to a boil and cook pasta 4 minutes shy of package directions. Drain.
• While pasta is cooking, place bowl with cheese mixture over pot and whisk constantly until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in ricotta, then eggs and 2 Tbsp. oil. Add drained pasta to bowl and toss to coat.
• Transfer pasta to prepared pan, pressing down to compact lightly. Pour any leftover cheese mixture evenly over. Using tongs or a fork, pull up a few strands of pasta so they form loops just above surface of pie (these will get browned and give texture to the top).
• Bake pasta until cheese is bubbling and pie is golden brown on edges and sides, 35-45 minutes. Let cool 10-15 minutes before removing sides of pan. Slide a thin spatula underneath and around pie to help release it from pan, then transfer to a platter or cutting board. Top with Parmesan, a drizzle of oil, and a few cranks of pepper. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

VEGETABLE PASTA PIE

Steps:

• In medium bowl mix flour and 1/2 tsp salt.
• With pastry blender cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbles with fork stir 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water into flour mixture until dough is just moist enough to hold together shape dough into a ball cover with plastic wrap, place in refrigerator.
• Prepare pasta as label directs, but do not use salt in water; drain.
• Meanwhile, cut red and yellow peppers into 1 inch pieces.
• Chop onion.
• In 12 inch skillet over medium heat in hot olive or salad oil cook onion until tender crisp add red and yellow peppers, basil, black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt and cook stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.
• In cup beat egg slightly.
• Reserve 1 Tbls beaten egg; set aside.
• In another medium bowl mix remaining egg with ricotta cheese, spinach, and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Grease 9 inch by 2 ½ springform pan, allowing dough to hang over side of pan slightly.
• Sprinkle bottom of crust with half of mozzarella cheese; top with half of sautéed pepper mixture.
• Spread half of ricotta cheese mixture over pepper mixture; top with marinara sauce, then pasta.
• Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over pasta; top with remaining sautéed pepper mixture, then remaining ricotta cheese mixture.
• Roll out remaining dough to 11 inch round; lay dough over filling allowing dough to hang over side of pan.
• Fold overhang in toward center pinching dough all around to make a stand up edge; flute.
• Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
• Brush the top and edge of crust with reserved egg.
• Bake pie 55 to 60 minutes until crust is golden and filling is hot.
• Allow pie to cool 5 minutes for easier slicing.
• Remove side of springform pan to serve, cut into wedges.
• 1 slice is plenty for one serve.

VEGGIE PASTA PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Spray 8" springform pan or cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Heat oil in small skillet. Add onion and garlic. Cook over med heat until onion is transparent.
• Place onion and garlic mixture in medium bowl. Mix in linguine, parsley, lemon juice, pepper 1/2 teaspoon each oregano and basil.
• In small bowl combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese, egg and remaining oregano and basil. Stir into linguine mixture.
• Place half the linguine mixture in prepared pan.
• Using half of each, place a layer of tomato, then a layer of zucchini.
• Layer remaining linguine mixture.
• Top with a layer of tomato and a layer of zucchini.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining parmesan cheese.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes to melt and toast the cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
• If you prefer your veggies a little on the crunchy side just reduce the cooking time.

RIGATONI PIE

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Once it begins to sizzle, cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in the chile flakes, then add the tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups water. Increase the heat to high and bring the tomato sauce to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes then puree in a blender until smooth.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until it is slightly less than al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Stand the rigatoni on their ends in the prepared pan until it is completely filled (you might not use all the pasta). Place the pan on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch drips. Pour the sauce over the noodles, spreading it with the back of a spoon (You might not use all the sauce.) Sprinkle the pasta with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
• Cover the pan with foil, doming it slightly to avoid touching the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue cooking until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes more. Let the pasta cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the sides of the pan, cut into wedges and serve.

EASY VEGETABLE PIE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in the flour and mustard powder and cook for 1 min. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth with no lumps, then keep stirring until the mixture begins to bubble and thickens to a creamy sauce. Remove from the heat, then stir in all but a handful of the grated cheese.
• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and bring a large pan of water to the boil. Cook the potato slices for 5 mins, tip in the broccoli and cauliflower for another 3 mins, then finally add the peas for 1 more min. Drain all the veg and pat dry. Reserve enough potato slices to cover the top of the finished dish, then gently stir the rest of the vegetables into the sauce with the chives.
• Tip into a deep ovenproof dish, arrange over the reserved potato slices, then sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake for 20-25 mins until the topping is golden and crisp, then serve straight from the dish.