Basic Vegetable Fettuccini Recipes

SPRING VEGETABLE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender but slightly firm. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then strain the pasta and toss with a splash of oil in the colander.
• Meanwhile, slice the mushroom caps into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus and cut into 2-inch lengths. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high and add the mushrooms in 1 layer. Cook, without moving, until the undersides have browned, 1 to 2 minutes, then stir and cook until golden about 2 minutes more. Add the asparagus, another tablespoon of butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the asparagus is tender and the mushrooms are browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the colander with the pasta.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 5 tablespoons butter. When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the cream and bring to a simmer, then add the peas and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Whisk the Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce. Add the vegetables, cooked pasta, chives and lemon zest and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta will thicken as it cools. To thin it, add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time and toss to reach the desired consistency. Serve hot in heated bowls.

FETTUCCINE AND VEGETABLES PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli, cauliflower, peas, carrots and onion for last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain; return to saucepan and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat butter and milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, garlic salt, nutmeg and pepper.
• Stir cheese mixture into pasta mixture.

PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add rotini and bring to a boil again. Cook until rotini is al dente; drain well. Return the rotini to the pot.
• While rotini is cooking heat oil in a frying pan and saute red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic and carrots. Cook until vegetables are softened. Place the broccoli in the frying pan and cook another 2 minutes.
• Pour the cooked vegetables into the pot with the pasta. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Toss to distribute vegetables and vinaigrette evenly.

PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, squash, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

FETTUCCINE WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.Add vegetables and Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning.
• Cook and stir about 8 minutes.
• Toss together hot pasta, vegetables and lemon juice. Mix in cheese and stir.

FETTUCCINI WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES AND GREENS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium heat. When boiling, salt the water and add the pasta. Cook until just shy of al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and vegetables as you chop them, the zucchini, eggplant and red pepper. Season vegetables with salt and cover, cook until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Just before draining the pasta, add about 1 cup starchy cooking liquid to the vegetables. Drain the pasta and add to the vegetables, tossing to combine. Stir in the basil and the cheese and a little black pepper, to taste. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and top with the shredded lettuce. Serve with an extra sprinkle of cheese and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.

BASIC VEGETABLE FETTUCCINI

Steps:

• Chop the broccoli and cauliflower and put into boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the zucchini, onion and carrots.
• Sautee the vegetables for 10 minutes and add the broccoli and cauliflower.
• Add the onion soup mix and evaporated milk, let cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the cheese and milk and cook for another 5 minutes, until cheese is melted through.
• As this cooks fry the bacon.
• Serve the vegetable mixture over noodles and crumble the cooked bacon on top.