Italian Colors Pasta Toss Recipes

FIVE INGREDIENT PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Place the pasta, beans, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic olive oil in a large bowl; toss gently until combined. Serve the remaining olive oil at the table to drizzle over individual servings.

ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente; Drain.
• In a large saucepan heat the Italian dressing and olive oil together over medium heat.
• Add drained spaghetti; toss well to coat.
• Add chopped tomatoes, cooked chicken, and grated Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
• Serve warm.

PROSCIUTTO PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions, adding peas during the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper in oil until garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Stir in prosciutto., Drain linguine; add to skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet.
• Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes.
• Add flour and cook 2 minutes.
• Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute.
• Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce.
• Stir in capers and parsley.
• When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine.
• Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve.
• Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.
• Top with fresh snipped chives.

ITALIAN-STYLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add tortellini, toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately with slotted spoon, or refrigerate.