The impastable dream.CAJUN CHICKEN OVER FETTUCCINE fet·tuc·ci·ne n. In both senses also called tagliatelle. 1. Pasta in narrow flat strips. 2. A dish made with such strips of pasta. [Italian, pl. 12 oz. fettuccine 12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 2-inch strips Spice Mixture 1 tsp. cayenne 3/4 tsp. onion powder 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. dried basil 3/4 tsp. dried oregano 2 1/2 Tbs. unseasoned bread crumbs Sauce 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. crushed garlic 3/4 cup chopped onions 3/4 cup chopped sweet green peppers 4 cups canned or fresh tomatoes, crushed 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. cayenne Cook the pasta in boiling water until firm to the bite. Drain and place in a serving bowl. Prepare the spices: In a small bowl combine the cayenne, onion and garlic powders, paprika paprika: see pepper. , basil, oregano oregano (ərĕg`ənō), name for several herbs used for flavoring food. A plant of the family Labiatae (mint family), Origanum vulgare, , and bread crumbs. Coat the chicken in the mixture. In a medium nonstick non·stick adj. Permitting easy removal of adherent food particles: a frying pan with a nonstick surface. nonstick Adjective skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, saute sau·té tr.v. sau·téed, sau·té·ing, sau·tés To fry lightly in fat in a shallow open pan. n. A dish of food so prepared. the chicken on medium heat until no longer pink, approximately 4 minutes. Add to the pasta. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, heat the oil; saute the garlic, onions, and green peppers for 5 minutes, until tender. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, and cayenne. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Pour over the pasta and toss. Serves 6. PER SERVING (mode with conned tomatoes) Calories: 350 Total Fat 4 g (10% of calories) Fiber: 4g Sodium: 380 mg Sat. Fat 1 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Carbohydrate: 56 g FETTUCCINE WITH INDIAN TOMATO SAUCE 1 lb. fettuccine 1 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 2 tsp. crushed garlic 2 tsp. minced ginger 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 Tbs. curry powder 1/2 cup chopped coriander or parsley Cook the pasta in boiling water until firm to the bite. Drain and place in a serving bowl. In a medium nonstick pan, heat the oil; saute the onions, carrots, garlic, and ginger until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and curry; cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over the pasta. Sprinkle with the coriander coriander (kōr'ēăn`dər), strong-smelling Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), cultivated for its fruits. and toss. Serves 6. PER SERVING Calories: 370 Total Fat 4 g (10% of calories) Fiber 4 g Sodium: 550 mg Sat. Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrate: 72 g PUMPKIN AND CHEESE CANNELONI 12 cannelloni or manicotti shells 2 tsp. vegetable oil 3/4 cup finely chopped onions 8 oz. canned pureed pumpkin 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbs. seasoned bread crumbs 2 Tbs. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder Sauce 1 Tbs. margarine 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups 2% milk 1/8 tsp. nutmeg Preheat the oven to 350 [degrees]. Cook the pasta in boiling water until firm to the bite. Drain, cover, and set aside. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil; saute the onions until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the pumpkin, both cheeses, bread crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon to the onions, mixing until well blended. Place 1 heaping teaspoon into each shell; place in a 9" x 13" baking dish. Make the sauce: In a nonstick skillet, melt the margarine; add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk and nutmeg; simmer just until slightly thickened thick·en tr. & intr.v. thick·ened, thick·en·ing, thick·ens 1. To make or become thick or thicker: Thicken the sauce with cornstarch. The crowd thickened near the doorway. 2. , stirring constantly, approximately 3 minutes. Pour over the pasta. Cover and bake for 20 minutes or until hot. Serves 6. PER SERVING (mode with light ricotta ri·cot·ta n. 1. A soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese. 2. A similar soft cheese made in the United States. ) Calories: 200 Total Fat: 6 g (27% of calories) Fiber 2 g Sodium: 180 mg Sat. Fat 2 g Cholesterol 10 mg Carbohydrate: 27 g RELATED ARTICLE: ROSE REISMAN BRING HOME LIGHT PASTA Here are three recipes for your Aunt Sally Aunt Sally Noun pl -lies 1. a figure used in fairgrounds as a target 2. any target for insults or criticism , the one who's always inviting you over for a pasta dinner--a can of tomato sauce dumped over a plate of spaghetti. They're from Rose Reisman Brings Home Light Pasta ($ 17.95, 1995, Robert Rose For the Nevada politician and judge, see Robert E. Rose. For the baseball player, see Robert Rose (baseball) Robert Rose (born December 27 1964, in Rochester, New York) is a retired American / Australian professional basketball player in the Australian National Basketball League. Inc., Toronto). RELATED ARTICLE: QUICK TOMATO SAUCE Saute 2/3 CUp chopped onion and 2 tsp. crushed garlic in 2 tsp. olive oil olive oil, pale yellow to greenish oil obtained from the pulp of olives by separating the liquids from solids. Olive oil was used in the ancient world for lighting, in the preparation of food, and as an anointing oil for both ritual and cosmetic purposes. for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add a 28-oz. can of crushed plum tomatoes plus dried basil and oregano to taste. Cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
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