Countryside Pasta Toss Recipes

FIVE INGREDIENT PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Place the pasta, beans, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic olive oil in a large bowl; toss gently until combined. Serve the remaining olive oil at the table to drizzle over individual servings.

COUNTRYSIDE PASTA TOSS (COOKING FOR 2)

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place potatoes, broccoli and carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Steam 5 minutes. Add pea pods. Cover and steam about 2 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
• In medium bowl, toss vegetables with butter, parsley, dill weed and salt until coated. Stir in ham and pasta; toss.

COUNTRYSIDE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• 1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in 3-quart saucepan (water should not touch bottom of saucepan). Place potatoes, broccoli and carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling reduce heat to medium-low. Steam 5 minutes. Add pea pods. Cover and steam about 2 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. 2. Place vegetables in medium bowl. Add margarine, parsley, dill weed and salt toss until coated. Stir in ham and pasta toss. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 230mg Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 6g) Protein 10g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 28% Calcium 6% Iron 16% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 3 VegetablesFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ITALIAN-STYLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add tortellini and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon or refrigerate until serving.

COUNTRYSIDE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine pasta, tomatoes, bacon, onions, peppers, cheese, and basil. Drizzle with the dressing and toss until thoroughly mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SIMPLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large pot, heat olive oil and saute chicken, garlic, salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano until chicken is cooked.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss with pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package
• Meanwhile, cook zucchini and onion in olive oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, just until crisp tender. Remove from heat.
• Toss hot pasta with zucchini and remaining ingredients. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese, if you like.

COPYCAT PASTA DA VINCI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion in oil over medium heat until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove mixture; set aside. , To the same skillet, add wine and broth; bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and butter, whisking until melted. Whisk in cream, salt and pepper. Add chicken mixture to pan; heat through on low. Toss with pasta and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and if desired, parsley.