Capellini In Parsley Mushroom Broth Recipes

CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and a splash of oil to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't break up.
• While the tomatoes are cooking, add the capellini to the pot of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
• Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the tomatoes and Parmesan and toss well. Add some of the pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Serve large bowls of pasta with extra basil sprinkled on top and a big bowl of extra Parmesan on the side.

CAPELLINI PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta"al dente" in boiling water; drain and set aside.
• While pasta is cooking, coat a large skillet with olive oil cooking spray or drizzle a tsp.
• or so in and swirl; heat on medium.
• Add the garlic and saute for a minute or so, or just until the garlic starts to release fragrance.
• Do not scorch garlic.
• Add the mushrooms, broth, and basil to the skillet; cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes.
• Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet; cover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for another 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add the tomatoes and any juice to the vegetable mixture and stir well.
• Simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to mix.
• Adjust liquid with additional broth if needed.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.
• Serve.

CAPELLINI ALLA CAMPAGNOLA- RUSTIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA & CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-1/2-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and add chicken breasts, cooking over medium heat until golden on both sides and cooked through.
• Drain chicken and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat boiling salted water in a pasta pot and cook angel hair pasta al dente; drain.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in another deep skillet and add mushrooms, garlic and red pepper.
• Cook mushrooms until tender then add wine and cook for 3-5 minutes or until alcohol burns off.
• Pour in tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, oregano, fennel, capers, salt and pepper.
• Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, adding tomato juice or broth if necessary (if mixture dries too much).
• Stir in chopped parsley, then add drained angel hair pasta and toss.
• Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken breast and topped with shavings of asiago or parmesan cheese.

CAPELLINI EN BRODO

Steps:

• Cook 2 ounces capellini pasta and 2 cups Parmesan Broth in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until pasta is al dente and broth is reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes (if too thick, thin with more broth). Divide pasta between bowls; twist into tight nests. Add broth and top each with 1 large egg yolk, grated Parmesan, thyme leaves, and pepper.