Acini Di Pepe With Zucchini And Peppers Recipes

ACINI DI PEPE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• bring a pot of water to a boil, add acini di pepe and some salt, cook according to package directions until al dente, drain.
• mix with 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
• heat remaining oil in a skillet.
• add carrots and onion, cook for 8 minutes.
• add garlic, zucchini and peppers, season with salt and pepper to taste, saute 5 minutes.
• add wine and scrape up any brown bits.
• add the pasta to the pan and stir, combining everything.
• remove pan from heat, stir in parsley, oregano, romano cheese. season with salt and pepper, serve.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• cook acini di pepe according to package directions, drain, and keep warm.
• heat oil and butter in a skillet.
• add garlic pepper flakes and scallions, and cook 2 minutes.
• add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes or so.
• add pasta back to skillet, add feta cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• serve.

LEMON PEPPER ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• Cook acini di pepe in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water (2 teaspoons salt for 3 quart water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
• Melt butter in same pot with oil. Remove from heat and stir in pasta, cheese, zest, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cooking water (add more to moisten if necessary).

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for about 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Toss the pasta with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt. Fold in the tomatoes, pine nuts, radicchio, onion, and basil.
• Sprinkle with the feta cheese.
• Serve at room temperature.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta per box directions. Drain and rinse when done then set aside to cool.
• Heat pineapple juice, sugar, salt, flour, and eggs over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
• When both pasta and pineapple juice mixture are cool, combine them then refrigerate in an airtight container overnight.
• Next day: stir in fruit and nuts (if desired). Fold in Cool-Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes enough for a big crowd!

ACINI DE PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, then drain well in a coarse-mesh sieve. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallions, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 4 minutes.
• Toss pasta with spinach mixture and feta until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the Acine De Pepe pasta--DO not cooked thoroughly.
• Drain the pineapples and oranges. SAVE JUICES. Mix the juices with sugar, flour and eggs.
• In a bowl stir in with all the ingredients. Let sit over night in the refrigerator, then add the fruit and the Cool Whip. Let it chill for 2 hours, then serv it and enjoy it. - SINC.
• Grammy Maria.

ACINI DI PEPE PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook acini di pepe in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 Tbsp salt for 6 qt water), stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté garlic with red-pepper flakes until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives. Toss with pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH LEMON BUTTER AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
• Add the lemon juice, butter, zucchini and zest to the pasta. Stir gently. Serve hot.