Spaghetti With Baked Brie Mushrooms Spinach Recipes

BAKED BRIE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, score a 1/4-inch border around the edges of the top of the Brie about 1/4-inch deep. Carefully slice off the top rind in one piece using a chef's knife and staying within the border to make a lid; set the top aside.
• Place the Brie in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet and top the center with the sun-dried tomatoes, wine, red pepper, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with the reserved top rind. Bake just until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, during the last 10 minutes of baking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain.
• Remove the top rind from the Brie. Sprinkle the basil over the melted cheese and gently stir to combine. Using tongs, gently toss a quarter of the pasta in the center of the melted cheese until coated and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 3 portions of pasta. If the cheese sauce thickens, stir in some pasta water, a tablespoon at a time.

SPAGHETTI WITH BAKED BRIE, MUSHROOMS & SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Toss mushrooms, onion, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper together on a large rimmed baking sheet. Move some vegetables aside and place Brie on the baking sheet. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is hot and melted, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Place spinach in a large colander and drain the pasta over the spinach. Return the pasta and spinach to the saucepan. When the veggies and Brie are done, add them to the saucepan. Add vinegar and stir well, making sure that everything gets coated with cheese.

SPINACH LINGUINI WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Cut the Brie into small pieces.
• Please note that Brie is easier to cut when it is chilled; but after cutting, let it come to room temperature before combining with other ingredients.
• In a large bowl, combine the cut-up Brie cheese, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, and pepper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Pour immediately over the Brie mixture and toss to cover well.
• Cover and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Prepare spinach linguini according to package directions.
• Drain pasta and toss with Brie/tomato mixture and melted butter.
• Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.
• Makes 5-6 servings.