Archive for the 'Pasta and Grains' Category

Penne all’Arrabbiata

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

1 lb (450 gr) very ripe fresh tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves sliced
3 – 4 fresh hot red chili peppers
6 fresh basil leaves
1 lb (450 gr) penne rigate pasta
salt
Cut the tomatoes in large dice.In a frying pan, pour the olive oil, and add garlic and red peppers. Stir and sauté for a few [...]

Basil Lover’s Tomato Cream Penne

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

1 box (16 oz.) Barilla Penne
3 ounces pancetta, chopped (substitute with smoked bacon if pancetta is unavailable)
1 T extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (26 oz.) Barilla Tomato and Basil Sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup torn basil leaves, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Cook Penne according to package directions; drain and return [...]

Vermicelli Tomato Carbonara

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

8 slices bacon
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 1/2 cups (28 oz.) tomatoes with liquid, cut into small pieces
6 fresh basil leaves or 1 tbsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. salt
1 package (1 lb.) Vermicelli, uncooked
Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp; drain on paper towel, rserving drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
Stir onion and [...]