Pastafiesta Recipes

PASTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a saute pan and over a high heat, add the olive oil, fresh garlic, red and green peppers, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cook until vegetables are slightly softened, and then add the spinach and ham and let simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture well and add it to a slightly greased 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
• In a separate bowl combine the eggs and half-and-half, and mix well with a wire whisk. Add the combination to the baking pan along with the Parmesan, mozzarella, fresh basil, and spaghetti. Mix all the ingredients together gently.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the baking pan in the middle rack and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Then remove the pan from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes. Garnish the pasta frittata with Parmesan and fresh parsley and serve.

FIESTA BEEF & NOODLE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in condensed soup, salsa, water and taco seasoning., Drain noodles; stir into skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled noodle mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

PASTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• If using leftover cooked pasta, chop it up. If using dried pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Cook pasta until barely tender, somewhat short of where you would normally cook it. Drain, and immediately toss it in a wide bowl with half the butter or oil. Cool it a bit.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put remaining butter or oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, and turn heat to medium-high. If you are using meat, add it, and cook, stirring occasionally until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. (If not using meat, proceed.)
• In large bowl, combine pasta with remaining ingredients, along with salt and pepper (less salt if you are using meat). Pour into skillet, and turn heat to medium-low. Use a spoon if necessary to even out top of frittata. Cook undisturbed until mixture firms up on bottom, then transfer to oven. Bake just until top is set, about 10 minutes. Remove, and serve hot or at room temperature.

FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Place in large bowl.
• Mix sour cream and taco seasoning mix until blended. Add to pasta; stir until pasta is evenly coated with sour cream mixture.
• Add tomatoes, corn, onions, avocados and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly.
• Top with remaining cheese.

PASTA FIESTA

Steps:

• Combine vegetables, basil, garlic,oil and pepper.
• Leave to marinate until everything else is ready.
• Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
• Drain and return to pot.
• Add vegetables (undrained) and cheese.
• Mix and cover until cheese has melted.
• Place in desired pasta bowl and serve while hot!
• Relax and enjoy!
• Tip: Goes well with baguette sticks!

FIESTA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• 1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Add sauce, undrained tomatoes, beans and cumin. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Drain spaghetti; add to skillet and toss with tomato mixture.

FIESTA POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 13x9-in. baking dish. With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each potato. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until warm. , Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, ham, Parmesan, mayonnaise, chilies, salt and pepper; mix well. Fluff potato pulp with a fork. Top with ham mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In an large bowl combine all salad ingredients.
• Mix dressing ingredients in a seperate bowl.
• Add dressing to salad and toss to coat.
• Chill for 30 minutes and serve.

PUTTANESCA I

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add sieved tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.