Posts Tagged: Parmesan cheese


5
Jan 12

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1-2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
Pour over hot linguine and toss,with Parmesan cheese.


6
Jun 09

Spinach Manicotti

Ingredients:

1 package (10 oz) spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg
1 teaspoon parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 jars (28 oz. each) spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 package manicotti shells

Directions:

Wash spinach and drain well. Cook in a pot with the water clinging to the leaves, just until tender and wilted. Drain and squeeze out any remaining water. Chop. Combine in a large bowl with the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, parsley, garlic, and pepper.

Combine spaghetti sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with the cheese mixture. Place over the sauce in the pan. Pour the remaining sauce over, and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before putting in the oven.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 40 to 50 minutes. Makes 8 servings.


5
Jun 09

Beef and Parmesan Pasta

Beef and Parmesan Pasta

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 can beef broth -(14 1/2 oz. can)
15 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes
2 cup uncooked farfalle
2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
3/4 cup grated

In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4″ pieces.
Remove beef with slotted spoon; pour off drippings.
In same skillet, add broth, tomatoes and pasta, pushing pasta into liquid. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered 15 minutes stirring frequently.
Add zucchini; continue cooking 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Return beef to skillet and stir in 1/2 cup cheese; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.