Fried Egg Red Pepper Garlic And Herb Topping For Pasta Recipes

LINGUINE WITH FRIED EGGS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until butter melts. Stir in garlic; cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add pepper flakes., Break two eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; slip into skillet on top of garlic and pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low; cook until whites are completely set., Drain linguine; return to pan. Add cooked egg mixture; stir in 2 tablespoons cheese, salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Keep warm. In the same skillet, heat remaining oil and butter over medium heat. Break remaining eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; slip into skillet. Reduce heat to low; cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired., Serve pasta in individual bowls. Top with fried eggs, additional cheese for sprinkling and, if desired, parsley.

FRIED EGG, RED PEPPER, GARLIC AND HERB TOPPING FOR PASTA

Steps:

• While the pasta for this dish is cooking, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the eggs and cook, sunny-side up, basting with a spoon for 2 to 3 minutes without turning, or until the eggs are just done. Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle eggs with coarse salt and hot red pepper flakes.
• Time the dish so that the pasta is ready as soon as the eggs are done. Place the pasta on a serving platter and toss with the Parmagiano-Reggiano, additional pepper flakes and parsley. Pour the contents of the egg pan, including the oil, butter and garlic onto the pasta. Garnish pasta and eggs with oregano or sage and serve immediately.

SAUSAGE AND TRI-COLOR PEPPER SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• In a skillet set over moderately high heat, cook the sausages until they are browned well, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and slice.In a large skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the oil until it is hot. Add the garlic and cook it, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the peppers, herbs and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the peppers are softened. Add the reserved sausages and broth and simmer the mixture, stirring, until the sausages are heated through. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente and drain. Transfer the pasta to a serving dish, add the sauce and Parmesan to taste and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

RED PEPPER, ARUGULA, FRIED EGG SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a baking sheet roast red bell peppers until blackened on all sides. Remove from oven, allow to cool, remove peel and seeds, roughly chop. Set aside.
• Spread approximately 1-ounce of cream cheese on each slice of bread. Top with chopped peppers, a few leaves of arugula, one fried egg each. Garnish with a sprinkle of sweet paprika.