Pasta And Fresh Cilantro Crunchy Stuff Recipes

CILANTRO LIME CREMA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and
• sauté, stirring frequently, until onions become translucent (about 6-7 minutes).
• Add in zucchini and squash and cook until tender and soft. Then, add in paprika and salt and stir.
• Once preheated, line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place the tomatoes on it
• with the flat side facing down. Drizzle olive oil on top of the tomatoes and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Remember to check on the tomatoes frequently.
• Bring water in another pot to a boil, and pour in the uncooked pasta. Cook according to the directions on the box.
• Once the veggies are tender and cooked, pour in the heavy cream and milk and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese, half-cup at a time. Add more cheese as needed if the mixture is not thick enough. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed.
• Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and turn off the heat if the crema has reached the desired consistency (about 15-20 minutes). Add more paprika and salt if desired.
• Drain the pasta, and reserve some pasta water. Mix in the pasta and pasta water with the crema.
• Once the tomatoes are roasted, place the tomatoes on the top of the pasta as a garnish.
• Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of salted boiling water add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
• Add the tomatoes, cilantro, broth and salt and simmer 2 minutes. Drain pasta, add to saucepan and cook tossing until combined well. Transfer to a warm serving platter and serve hot.

PASTA AND FRESH CILANTRO CRUNCHY STUFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a blender or food processor, puree the cilantro, basil, and 3 cloves of garlic until minced very fine. Thoroughly combine the herb mixture in a large bowl with the Parmesan, and 1/4 cup of olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Pack the mixture firmly, about 1 inch thick, into a medium-sized, glass baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until the top is lightly browned and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, break apart with a spoon, and allow to cool.
• While the crunchy stuff is baking, heat olive oil in a large pan over low heat. Lightly brown 2 tablespoons of garlic, stir in the mushrooms, and cook until softened. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, and Alfredo sauce; cook to warm.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. To serve, toss pasta in sauce, and sprinkle with crunchy stuff!

CRISPY PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta until tender, but firm.
• Drain and rinse in cold water, drain well.
• Have ready two medium saute pans.
• Heat 1/4 oil in each until smoking.
• Add pasta carefully to each pan, dividing equally.
• Spread out in even layers and cook for about 3 minutes, or medium brown on underside.
• Turn pasta over and cook, WITHOUT stirring, until browned on the other side.
• Transfer pasta and oil in a large bowl and keep warm.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in one pan until hot.
• Add garlic and broccoli, saute and toss for about 5 minutes.
• Add wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper, cook for additional 3 minutes.
• Transfer to 13 X 9 flame proof baking dish.
• Add pasta,vinegar, butter and pine nuts to the baking dish and toss over medium high heat until butter is melted.
• Add 1/2 cup of cheese and toss again.
• Serve with remaining cheese and additional fresh ground pepper.

PASTA AND FRESH CILANTRO CRUNCHY STUFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a blender or food processor, puree the cilantro, basil, and 3 cloves of garlic until minced very fine. Thoroughly combine the herb mixture in a large bowl with the Parmesan, and 1/4 cup of olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Pack the mixture firmly, about 1 inch thick, into a medium-sized, glass baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until the top is lightly browned and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, break apart with a spoon, and allow to cool.
• While the crunchy stuff is baking, heat olive oil in a large pan over low heat. Lightly brown 2 tablespoons of garlic, stir in the mushrooms, and cook until softened. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, and Alfredo sauce; cook to warm.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. To serve, toss pasta in sauce, and sprinkle with crunchy stuff!

PASTA & VEGETABLES WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend 1/2 cup dressing, cilantro, nuts, pepper and garlic in blender until smooth.
• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add carrots, asparagus and onions; cook 8 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, dressing mixture and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan.