27
Jan 12

Seafood Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 c. shrimp (already cooked)
1 c. scallops (already cooked)
1 c. crabmeat (already cooked)
1 stick butter
1/2 c. olive oil
1 c. dry white wine
2 c. mushrooms, sliced
1 c. onion, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. rosemary, crushed
1/2 c. fresh parsley
1 1/2 lb. fettuccine, cooked
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt
Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Heat butter and oil under medium heat until it bubbles. Add wine, garlic, rosemary, oregano and onion. Cook until wine evaporates and butter golden. Reduce heat to medium. Add drained tomatoes, shell fish, parsley, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat; do not over-cook, otherwise shell fish will get tough.


27
Jan 12

Shrimp Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. cooked shrimp (lg.)
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
2 to 3 chopped tomatoes
6 to 8 chopped green onions
1/2 bag thin noodles, cooked
3/4 lb. feta cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS:

Mix together, chill several hours and serve.


26
Jan 12

Angel Hair Pasta Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed
12 ounces angel hair pasta
1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink). Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until al dente; drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, heat 2nd tablespoon oil over medium heat in same skillet used for chicken. Stir fry carrots for about 4 minutes, then add broccoli and garlic and stir fry for another 2 minutes. Finally, stir in broth, basil and cheese and return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 4 minutes.
Place drained pasta in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken/vegetable mixture and serve immediately.