Pasta Pronto Italiano Recipes

PRONTO PASTA DINNER

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Toss with 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add green onions, zucchini and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes.
• Stir in corn, ham, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisply tender and mixture is heated through. Serve over hot cooked noodles with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

PASTA PRONTO ITALIANO

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet.
• Drain meat; return to skillet. Add Dinner and pizza sauce; mix well.
• Top with shredded cheese; cover. Cook on low heat 2 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.

LEMON PASTA PRONTO

Steps:

• For the pasta and sauce: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta, thyme, garlic and onions and cook until the onions soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the the lemon zest and juice and bring to a simmer. Stir in the peas and cream, bring to a simmer and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• For the pangrattato (crispy crumbs): Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the panko, tossing to coat in the oil, and then season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the panko is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lemon zest and thyme and stir everything together.
• Stir the Pecorino into the lemony sauce, then drain the pasta, add it to the skillet of sauce and toss together. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• Sprinkle the pangrattato over the pasta and garnish with the lemon wedges. Serve straight from the skillet.

PRONTO PASTA ITALIANO

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as on directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain, if necessary.
• Add Dinner and pizza sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 2 min. or until shredded cheese begins to melt.

PASTA ITALIANO

Steps:

• Boil the pasta (a rough indicator of the cooking time is on the back of the packet) then strain in a colander.
• Fry the chopped garlic in oil in a saucepan for a few minutes and add the sliced mushrooms and chopped olives. Stir and add the chopped tomatoes with mixed herbs. Add the pasta, mix together and leave to stand.
• Put butter, flour and milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly with a ballon whisk until you have a smooth glossy sauce. Add the grated mozarella off the heat and stir gently.
• Pour half of the cheese sauce into the bottom of the dish. Layer the tomato pasta sauce on top and finally cover with the remaining cheese sauce.
• Finally, garnish with tomato and parmesan and bake for 20 mins, Gas Mark 5 (190oC)

PRONTO PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, garlic, tarragon, basil and cayenne., In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese.