Cipriani Pasta Recipes

CIPRIANI'S BAKED TAGLIOLINI WITH HAM

Steps:

• 1): For Bechemel Sauce: Melt butter in the top of double boiler or in heavy bottom saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook gently without browning, stir constantly, about 4-5 minutes. Take pan off heat and vigorously whisk in cold milk. when sauce is well-blended, return to stove and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it is thick and smooth. Use a wooden spoon and be sure to stir the sauce from the bottom and the sides of the pot. Let it come to a boil, then put the pot over simmering water and let it cook gently for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt & pepper. 2). Pasta: preheat the broiler. bring a large pot of water to boil, add tablespoon salt. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over med high heat. add ham, cooking for a minute or 2, stirring. Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water for 2 minutes, al dente. Drain it well, and put pasta in the skillet. Toss it with the ham, adding another tablespoon of butter, sprinkle with half the cheese, toss well. Spread pasta evenly in a 2 quart ovenproof casserole dish. spoon the sauce over the top, sprinkle remaining cheese.. cut remaining butter into bits and scatter over top. Broil as close to heat as possible, for 1-2 minutes, until golden and bubbly. serve piping hot, passing bowl of grated cheese

TAGLIARDI CON RAGU BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Chop the carrot, celery, and onion in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or by hand.
• Heat half the oil in a skillet, add the chopped vegetables, and sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet heat the remaining oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, let it cook until golden, about 30 seconds, and discard it.
• Add the ground veal and stir to break up the meat.
• Cook the meat, stirring frequently, until it is evenlv browned - about 10 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste, stirring until blended, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Then raise the heat, add the white wine, let it boil until it is almost all evaporated, and stir in the stock, salt, pepper, and bouquet garni, scraping up the brown hits from the bottom of the pan.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring from time to time. If the sauce reduces too fast, lower the heat and add a few spoonfuls of stock or water. The sauce should not be too thick; it should pour from the spoon when it's done.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Note:If you would like a little more kick add some fresh basil & crushed red pepper.

HOTEL CIPRIANI SHRIMP, TOMATOES & BASIL FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• In a 5 quart kettle, bring 4 qts. salted water to a boil.
• In a large skillet cook garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden; discard garlic.
• Increase heat to moderate high and saute shrimp with salt to taste;1 minute Add Cognac and carefully ignite; when flames subside; add tomatoes with juice, salt and fresh black pepper; simmer until shrimp are opaque (about 1 min.)Keep mixture warm.
• Add pasta to boiling water, cook until al dente about 7-9 min, drain.
• Add pasta and herbs to shrimp mixture and heat through, tossing to coat.
• Divide pasta among 4 plates and garnish with fresh basil sprigs.