Five Ingredient Pasta Toss Recipes

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.

FIVE-INGREDIENT CREAMY MISO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Add the butter, miso and 1 1/4 cups pasta water to the pot and whisk over medium heat until miso breaks down and liquid is uniform, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pasta and Parmesan and cook, stirring vigorously with tongs until cheese is melted and sauce emulsifies. (The key word here is "vigorously." To achieve a silky smooth pasta instead of a gloppy one, put your cacio e pepe skills to work.)
• Divide among shallow bowls and sprinkle with nori or furikake, if using.

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.

5 INGREDIENT SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Grate lemon peels to yield 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Juice the lemons to yield 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice. Whisk together the oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper in large bowl.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Add the spaghetti to the lemon sauce, and toss with the basil and lemon zest. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste.

BERRY COBBLER WITH TWO-INGREDIENT DOUGH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch pan.
• Toss together frozen berries (do not thaw first), sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Mix together flour and yogurt in a medium bowl. Knead dough with your hands a few times until smooth. With lightly floured hands, divide dough into 9 pieces and press into flat disc shapes about 1/2 inch in thickness. Place dough evenly over berries. If desired, brush the top of each piece of dough with heavy cream and then sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
• Place pan into preheated oven and bake until topping is browned, and the fruit mixture in the center of the pan is bubbling, 55 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool at least 20 minutes before serving.