Acini Di Pepe With Lemon Butter And Zucchini Recipes

ACINI DI PEPE WITH LEMON BUTTER AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
• Add the lemon juice, butter, zucchini and zest to the pasta. Stir gently. Serve hot.

LEMON PEPPER ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• Cook acini di pepe in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water (2 teaspoons salt for 3 quart water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
• Melt butter in same pot with oil. Remove from heat and stir in pasta, cheese, zest, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cooking water (add more to moisten if necessary).

ACINI DI PEPE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• bring a pot of water to a boil, add acini di pepe and some salt, cook according to package directions until al dente, drain.
• mix with 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
• heat remaining oil in a skillet.
• add carrots and onion, cook for 8 minutes.
• add garlic, zucchini and peppers, season with salt and pepper to taste, saute 5 minutes.
• add wine and scrape up any brown bits.
• add the pasta to the pan and stir, combining everything.
• remove pan from heat, stir in parsley, oregano, romano cheese. season with salt and pepper, serve.

ACINI DI PEPE PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook acini di pepe in a pasta pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté garlic with red-pepper flakes until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir in olives.
• Toss with pasta.
• Toss basil slivers into pasta mix.
• Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Serve at room temperature.

FRUITY AND FROSTY ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and reserve.
• In a small saucepan, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, butter and salt.
• Cook mixture over low heat until thickened and coats the spoon; stir constantly for 2 minutes and cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, pineapple, oranges, grapes and marshmallows; mix well. Fold in egg mixture and whipped cream; cover and chill.
• When chilled, stir mixture and garnish with cherries; serve.

ACINI DI PEPE PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook acini di pepe in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 Tbsp salt for 6 qt water), stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté garlic with red-pepper flakes until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives. Toss with pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• cook acini di pepe according to package directions, drain, and keep warm.
• heat oil and butter in a skillet.
• add garlic pepper flakes and scallions, and cook 2 minutes.
• add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes or so.
• add pasta back to skillet, add feta cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• serve.

MONTEREY CHILI ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• Saute onion and pepper in oil in a large saucepan until tender.
• Stir in beans, tomatoes and liquid, chili powder, oregano and cocoa.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
• Stir in acini de pepe and cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve topped with cheese.