Angel Hair Pasta With Portabellas Leeks And Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

DELICIOUS ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the angel hair pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pimentos, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder to the oil and stir; cook until the herbs are heated and fragrant. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the mixture. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to evenly coat with the seasonings. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve hot.

PORTOBELLO ANGEL HAIR NESTS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add half of the garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside. , In the same skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from the heat. Add 1 tablespoon pesto; toss to coat. Stir in half of the onion mixture. Transfer to a bowl; keep warm., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, add mushrooms and butter to the skillet; cover and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add spinach; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar and remaining onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon pesto and remaining vinegar and garlic. Cook and stir until heated through. , Drain pasta; toss with remaining oil and pesto. On two plates, form pasta into a circle, leaving a hole in the center. Place mushrooms with spinach mixture in the center; top with chicken mixture. Drizzle with garlic pesto mixture. Sprinkle with Romano and Parmesan.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PORTABELLAS, LEEKS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a saute pan and heat over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
• Saute the leek for about 2 minutes until softened.
• Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
• Add the mushrooms and saute, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are wilted and the liquid they have given off has evaporated.
• Add the balsamic vinegar, stir well, and season with salt to taste.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add the pasta, stirring to make sure the pasta is well separated.
• Boil 2 to 3 minutes, until done.
• Drain and transfer to a large bowl.