Lemony Vegetables And Pasta Recipes

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.

CREAMY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Step 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the noodles.Step 2In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. When it foams, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes.Step 3Meanwhile, shred or chop the chicken meat. (Reserve the skin and bones for stock.)Step 4Add the shallots, carrot, celery, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and bay leaf to the mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the celery and shallots soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is mixed in, about a minute. Add the Marsala and stir until absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in the stock. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream. Mix in the chicken. Let the sauce simmer while you cook the noodles.Step 5Salt the boiling water and add the noodles. Cook until 1 minute shy of the package directions. Scoop out about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Drain the noodles.Step 6Toss the egg noodles and half the herbs with the sauce. Add some of the reserved cooking water if the noodles are too dry. Divide among bowls or serve in a large bowl. Top with the remaining herbs.

LEMONY VEGETABLES AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, red pepper, onion, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, garlic and pepper flakes until blended. Whisk in broth until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and zest; heat through. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add cheese sauce and asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pistachios, basil and additional cheese.

LEMON RICOTTA PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and crushed red chili pepper. Add spinach and tomato towards the end of the saute process and cook until spinach has wilted.
• Season ricotta cheese with more Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir seasoned ricotta cheese into the vegetable mixture with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high heat until heated all the way through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Plate and top with mozzarella.

VEGETABLES WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower and carrot in a steamer basket over boiling water.
• Cover and steam vegetables 5-7 minutes.
• Add broccoli and red and yellow peppers; steam another 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in a small saucepan.
• Combine cornstarch and water, stirring until blended; ad to broth, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
• Add butter, lemon juice, parsley, green onion, pepper, and seasoned salt; cook 1 minute.
• Drizzle lemon sauce over vegetables jut before serving.