Paulines Fettuccine In Crosta Recipes

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

Steps:

• Place water in a large saucepan with a little oil and salt.
• Bring to the boil and add fettucine.
• Stir for a few minutes to prevent fettucine from sticking together.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and gently cook onion, garlic and bacon on medium heat until onion becomes soft being careful not to burn.
• In a bowl beat the eggs.
• Pour in cream and whisk together.
• Add salt and pepper and mix well.
• Transfer cream mixture into saucepan (off the heat) with onion, garlic and bacon and stir quickly to combine.
• When pasta is cooked, drain into a large serving bowl and stir in the carbonara sauce and combine well.
• The heat of the pasta will cook the sauce and thicken.
• Serve immediately with some extra parmesan cheese.

FETTUCCINE WITH GARLIC HERB BUTTER

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.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic begins to turn golden.
• In a small bowl, combine parsley, basil, marjoram, thyme, 1 tablespoon butter, salt and ground black pepper with cooked garlic; mix well. Toss with pasta and serve.

FETTUCCINE WITH WALNUTS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions, then drain in a colander.
• Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes.
• In the pot the pasta was cooked in, heat the olive oil over low heat, add the garlic stirring until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes (be careful not to burn it). Return the pasta to the pot, add the broth, all but 2 tablespoons of the walnuts, the parsley, salt and pepper and toss to combine, cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss to combine. Arrange 1/2 cup of arugula leaves on each of 4 serving plates. Top each with about 2 cups of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, the reserved walnuts and more parsley. Serve hot.
• Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese
• Good source of: Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium

PARMESAN FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. , In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add fettuccine and stir until coated. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper; toss to coat.

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of salted water on high and begin to cook pasta if it's dry.
• If it's fresh wait until after youve prepared the sauce as it will only take 3 minutes to cook.
• Beat together the eggs, parmesan cheese and parsley until eggs are blended well.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the butter.
• Saute the garlic and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the cream and heat through.
• Drain the pasta and return to pot immediately.
• Add the mushroom and egg mixture, tossing for 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, serve at once.

FETTUCCINE WITH PORCINI

Steps:

• Place porcini in a bowl, cover with about 1 cup warm water, and soak 30 minutes. Drain well, straining liquid into large measuring cup. Place porcini on several thicknesses of paper towel, cover with paper towel and press to remove moisture. Cut very large pieces in half.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet large enough to hold pasta for 4 servings. Add pancetta and sauté until barely beginning to brown. Add garlic and sauté a minute or so.
• Add porcini and cook until heated through and beginning to brown. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Warm 4 plates.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. Cook pasta about 3 minutes and drain well. Transfer to skillet, add remaining oil, and cook over low heat to incorporate and heat ingredients. Gradually add 3/4 cup porcini liquid. When some has been absorbed, remove pan from heat. Add eggs and fold together quickly, to warm eggs without scrambling them. Add a little more liquid if needed. Immediately divide among plates and garnish with parsley. Serve at once with cheese alongside.

PAULINE'S FETTUCCINE IN CROSTA

Steps:

• Sauce: In a medium saucepan, saute the onion in oil until tender on low heat. Puree the canned tomatoes in teh blender and add to the sauted onions. Add salt and sugar. Cook 20 minutes on low heat. Add fresh basil.
• Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry as directed on packaging. Place on floured surface and roll into 1/4 inch thickness.
• Fettuccine: Cook the fettuccine in salted water and drain then al dente. Add butter and cream and one egg. Add nutmeg, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Let cool.
• Put the pasta mixture in the center of the puff pastry. Close all sides to form a roll. Place the roll on a buttered pan and brush the top center with one beaten egg yolk. Bake 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool. Cut the roll with an electric knife into slices 3/4 inch thick. Arrange the slices on a plate and spoon over the tomato sauce just prior to serving.
• Garnish with fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.