Pasta Fresca Recipes

NOODLES & CO. PASTA FRESCA

Steps:

• Sauté Instructions:
• In a very hot sauté pan, add: extra virgin olive oil, pre-cooked farfalle (bow-tie pasta), roma tomatoes, diced red onions, kosher salt & cracked pepper.
• Sear noodles, stirring occasionally until steaming hot.
• Add: baby fresh spinach, 1 oz. fresca sauce.
• Toss to combine, serve with freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
• FRESCA SAUCE: (for 15 servings) 1/4 cup fresh garlic, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup sweet white wine, 1 cup extra virgin olive oil.

EASY SHRIMP AND VEGGIE PASTA FRESCA

Steps:

• Heat soybean oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimp, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• Add carrots, edamame, bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are tender.
• Add pasta, salt, pepper, cheese, parsley and lemon zest. Cook, tossing gently, until thoroughly heated.
• Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

PASTA FRESCA

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water on the boil for the pasta.
• Put aside 1 cup of the tomatoes and a couple of basil leaves.
• Puree the rest of the tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil in a blender until smooth.
• Season.
• When the pasta water is boiling, stir in the pasta and cook until al dente[approx 10 minutes].
• In the meantime cut the reserved basil into thin strips.
• Drain the cooked pasta and toss it immediately with the mozzarella.
• Add the sauce and mix well.
• Top with the reserved tomatoes and basil.
• Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND PASTA FRESCA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add dressing, tomatoes and chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach starts to wilt.
• In large serving bowl, toss pasta with chicken mixture. Top with cheese.

CAJUN PASTA FRESCA

Steps:

• 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.
• While the pasta water is boiling, in a large skillet over medium heat, briefly saute garlic in oil. Stir in tomatoes and their juice and sprinkle with salt. When tomatoes are bubbly, mash slightly with a fork. Stir in parsley, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes more.
• Toss hot pasta with tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, mozzarella and Parmesan.