Two Cheese Fettuccine Primavera Recipes

FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet or wok, stir-fry the cauliflower, peas, broccoli and carrot in oil for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, red pepper and garlic; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain fettuccine; add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS: PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook until al dente, according to the box directions. Save a cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
• At this point, scoop out two cups of the cooked pasta and place it back in the pot. Add 1/4 cup chicken stock and 1 tablespoon butter. If needed, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water to create a thin sauce. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and stir to combine.
• Serve to your kids as is, or with 1/4 cup warmed peas, with extra grated Parmesan on top.
• Place the remaining cooked pasta back in the pot.
• In the meantime, heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and asparagus pieces to the pan. Add 1/4 cup water and cover to steam, about 3 minutes.
• To the pan, add the cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, thyme leaves, 2 tablespoons butter and the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let saute for a few more minutes until the colors pop. Finally, add the peas and toss. Off the heat, add the last tablespoon of butter and another 1/3 cup Parmesan. If needed, stir in a little of the reserved pasta water to create a sauce. Toss to combine.
• Serve the adult-friendly pasta primavera with fresh parsley and more Parmesan-and that extra white wine, for Pete's sake!

LEAN PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, cornstarch, basil, salt and pepper to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 2 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
• In blender or food processor, place 1/2 cup of the sauce, the ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Cover; blend on medium-low speed until smooth. Return mixture to remaining sauce in saucepan; stir well.
• In nonstick 8-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, broccoli and onions; cover and cook 4 minutes. Add pea pods and tomatoes; cook 1 minute longer. Add sauce and cooked fettuccine; heat until hot. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH TWO CHEESES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and set aside (reserve pot).
• In pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add half-and-half and cheeses; stir to combine, and bring just to a simmer. Add pasta, and toss to combine. If needed, gradually add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce (sauce will thicken as it stands). Serve sprinkled with parsley.

FETTUCCINE WITH TWO CHEESES

Steps:

• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.
• In same skillet, heat butter and half-and-half over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened; remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, pepper and bacon.
• In large serving bowl, toss fettuccine with cheese sauce until well coated. Top with basil.

DOUBLE-CHEESE PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add broccoli and peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in peas; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Add Dinner and basil; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.

PASTA PRIMAVERA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add fettuccine; stir.
• Cook 5 minutes; add carrots and asparagus.
• Return to a boil; cook 3 minutes.
• Add snow peas and cook an additional minute; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce according to package directions.
• Toss drained pasta and vegetables with sauce; serve with shredded parmesan.

CHEESY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
• Add prepared Dinner and basil; mix lightly.

CHEESY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in large saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Saute carrots in butter 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, onion, zucchini and mushrooms. Cook until tender.
• Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk, whisking until smooth.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
• Remove from heat. Stir in Cheddar cheese, dry mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cooked pasta.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMY PHILADELPHIA® PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
• Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)