Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables

Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Another nice Italian pasta recipe to try....baked penne with roasted vegetables..great !

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES INGREDIENTS

• 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
• 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 cremini mushrooms, halved
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
• 1 cup grated fontina cheese
• 1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES INSRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.

Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes. The great Italian pasta Penne is ready to serve....nice one ! Bon apetit !
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Lasagna Rolls

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES : LASAGNA ROLLS

Try this Italian pasta of Lasagna Rolls recipe....great one !

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES INGREDIENTS

• 12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and crumbled
• 3 cups chopped spinach
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 25-ounce jar marinara sauce, preferably lower-sodium, divided
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse, return to the pot and cover with cold water until ready to use.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Add tofu and spinach and cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts and the mixture is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in Parmesan, olives, crushed red pepper, salt and 2/3 cup marinara sauce.
Wipe out the pan and spread 1 cup of the remaining marinara sauce in the bottom. To make lasagna rolls, place a noodle on a work surface and spread 1/4 cup of the tofu filling along it. Roll up and place the roll, seam-side down, in the pan. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling. (The tofu rolls will be tightly packed in the pan.) Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the
rolls.

Place the pan over high heat, cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium; let simmer for 3 minutes. Sprinkle the rolls with mozzarella and cook, covered, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot...hmmm...nice tasting Italian pasta of lasagne rolls. Enjoy it !

Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES : BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTINA
An amazing Italian pasta recipe to try....baked chicken pastina !

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup cubed chicken breast (1-inch cubes)
• 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.
Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes...and the Italian pasta is ready to serve...delicious...!
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPE : CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Try this Italian Pasta recipe...the classic macaroni and cheese...as always..great taste !

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (an 8-ounce box isn't quite 2 cups)
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stuck) butter, cut into pieces
• 2 1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

ITALIAN PASTA RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
Boil the macaroni in a 2 quart saucepan in plenty of water until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain. In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. In a slow cooker, combine cheese/butter mixture and add the eggs, sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper and stir well. Then add drained macaroni and stir again. Set the slow cooker on low setting and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. And the great Italian pasta is ready to serve...mama mia...nice ! Enjoy it !

Italian Pasta with Zucchini and Mozzarella

Italian Pasta with Zucchini and Mozzarella

Italian Pasta Recipe INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced thinly
• flour spread on a plate for dredging
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 pound of penne pasta
• 4 cups Marinara Sauce
• 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup pecorino-romano cheese

Italian Pasta Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1.Heat olive oil in medium saute pan over medium heat. Dredge zucchini in flour, shaking off any excess and fry in batches. Using a slotted spoon transfer them to paper towels, and season with salt & pepper.
2.Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F and bring a pot of liberally salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until almost al dente, the pasta should be slightly undercooked.
3. Strain pasta and transfer to a 3 to 4 quart baking dish. Add 2 cups of marinara sauce, zucchini, 1/4 pound of mozzarella and 1/8 cup pecorino-romano, and toss until well combined.
4. Top with the remaining sauce and sprinkle on the remaining cheeses. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the cheese on top is melted and slightly browned, 8-10 minutes...and the Italian Pasta recipe of zucchini is ready to serve..enjoy it ! !
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Pasta Piselli

Pasta Piselli...another great Italian pasta recipe....mama mia !

Italian Pasta Recipe INGREDIENTS

• 1 package of frozen fresh peas
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 large onion chopped.
• 1/4 cup of marinara sauce
• 1 pound of datali pasta or small shells

Italian Pasta Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1.Bring a small pot of water to a boil, drop frozen peas in water and cook until just under done.
2.At the same time, heat olive oil in Large Saute Pan over Medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
3.Add the marinara sauce and the peas with 1/4 cup of the water that you cooked the peas in. Season with salt & pepper to taste and cook for 15 minutes.
4.While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta.
5.Cook uncovered over high heat until al dente.
6.Drain pasta, put back in pot add some of the sauce to the pot and mix it up. Dish out pasta spooning remaining sauce over top. The Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve....hmm...delicious ! Enjoy !

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Penne con Fagiolini

Italian Pasta Recipe -Penne con Fagiolini ...another amazing Italian pasta recipe...try it...mama mia !

Italian Pasta Recipe INGREDIENTS

• 1-1/2 pounds string beans.
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound of penne pasta

Italian Pasta Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1.Clean string beans by breaking off ends.
2.Bring one pot of water to a boil and place string beans and 1 tablespoon of salt in water and cook until tender. Bring a second pot of water to a boil add 2 tablespoons of salt and the penne, cook until just al dente.
3.While string beans and pasta are cooking, peal garlic cloves and crack them by pressing down on them with the side of a chef's knife.
4.Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
5.Add garlic and cook until lightly browned.
6.Drain the string beans, reserving 1/4 cup of the water they were cooked in.
7.Add string beans, pasta, salt & pepper and the water to oil and garlic in pan.
8.Stir together for about 1 minute and the Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve.

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