Spiral Supreme Pasta Excellence Recipes

SPIRAL SUPREME - PASTA EXCELLENCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on packet - drain and toss in a little oil. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat remainder of oil in a large saucepan.
• Fry mushrooms, spring onion, garlic, red pepper, chilli and smoked ham, until golden.
• Add spinach and stirfry for a minute.
• Add chicken stock.
• Mix cornflour with a little evaporated milk, until smooth, add to stirfry with remaining Evaporated Milk, and soy sauce.
• Cook for two more minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
• Add parmesan cheese and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately over hot pasta.

PERUVIAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir garlic with honey-Dijon mustard, jalapenos, salt, pepper and vinegar.
• Whisk in oil.
• Drain and rinse beans, then place in a large bowl.
• Add pepper, avocado, tomatoes and parsley.
• Stir in dressing. (If making ahead, don't add avocado, tomatoes and parsley until just before serving.).
• Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

SOUTHWESTERN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook 1/3 cup of the green onions in butter until they are tender.
• Stir in broth, tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder.
• Heat to a boil, and then remove from heat.
• Stir in couscous and beans; then cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fluff couscous mixture with a fork.
• Top each serving with cheese and remaining green onions.

ITALIAN PUMPKIN STRATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, peppers, and garlic in oil; crumble sausage into pieces.
• Cook until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
• Combine bread, cheese, and sausage mixture in a large bowl.
• Mix together milk, pumpkin, eggs, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
• Pour over bread mixture and stir gently until bread is moistened.
• Pour into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until set.
• Serve warm.