Spaghettini With Crab Asparagus And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

SPAGHETTINI W/CRAB, ASPARAGUS & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Sauté garlic in oil over med heat for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes & chopped sun-dried tomatoes & red pepper flakes.
• Cover & simmer about 5 minutes. Season to taste w/salt & pepper.
• Cook asparagus in boiling water about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to skillet w/sauce.
• Return water to a boil, add salt & cook pasta. Drain & set aside.
• Bring sauce to a simmer. Mix in crabmeat & mascarpone & blend well.
• Add pasta & basil, toss just to heat thru & serve.

PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, CORN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the asparagus, corn and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl with the pasta.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

ASPARAGUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES OVER PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the asparagus for about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper. Saute an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the vegetables over the cooked pasta and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.

ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon zest and salt., Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil.

ASPARAGUS SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir green onions in bacon drippings 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add asparagus and pepper; heat through., Drain pasta; return to stockpot. Add asparagus mixture, cheese, cream, butter and bacon; toss to combine until butter is melted. Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTINI WITH CRAB, ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add chopped and sun-dried tomatoes and crushed red pepper. Cover and simmer until sun-dried tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using 4- to 5-inch-diameter strainer, transfer asparagus to skillet with sauce. Return water in pot to boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Bring sauce to simmer. Mix in crabmeat and mascarpone. Ad pasta and basil; toss just to heat through. Divide pasta among plates and serve. * Available at Italian markets and some specialty food stores.

SPAGHETTI WITH CRAB, CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli flakes. Cook until just pale golden, then add the tomatoes. Cook 3 mins more on a high heat until the tomatoes start to break down a little. Add the lemon juice and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat and stir in the crab to warm through - not too much or it will break up.
• Boil the pasta in a large pan of salted water following pack instructions then drain. Mix the pasta in the warm pot with the sauce, lemon zest and capers, and toss the basil through.

SPAGHETTINI WITH CRAB AND SPICY LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in large skillet over medium heat. Mix in next 4 ingredients.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta, 1/4 cup cooking liquid, chopped parsley, and crabmeat to skillet. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding more cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large platter. Top with prosciutto, if desired. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley sprigs.

COLORFUL CHICKEN PESTO WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the angel hair pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken strips until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Pour reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in the oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add yellow and red bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.
• Lightly toss the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and vegetables; stir in pesto sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic and tomatoes in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the asparagus to the skillet and toss until coated with the oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the beef broth over the asparagus mixture. Cover the skillet and cook until the asparagus is bright in color and slightly crunchy, 7 to 10 minutes.