Italian Pesto Potato Pasta 5fix Recipes

JAYLIN'S GNOCCHI WITH MARINARA AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE #5FIX

Steps:

• Combine pasta sauce and 1 land o lakes garlic and herb sauté express square in a medium pot and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Turn heat down and continue to cook while preparing pasta.
• In a large bowl or on counter top add potatoes and make a small well in the center of the potatoes. Set 1/4 cup of flour to the side for rolling the gnocchi. Add 1 3/4 cup of the flour and beaten egg to the well while folding the potatoes into the egg and flour well with both hands until dough forms.
• After mixture is incorporated knead for 2 minutes and dust counter with flour. Turn dough out onto counter and knead for another minute or two. Roll gnocchi out on counter into long strips and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Drop pasta into boiling water for about 3-4 minutes or until pasta begins to float atop water.
• Once pasta is ready add remaining land o lakes squares to a medium saute pan or skillet and heat for 1 minute Add cooked pasta and cook for 1 minute then add sauce or and cook for 5 minutes. You can also add the sauce to the pasta after plating.

SHRIMPLY POTATO HASH BROWNS WITH PESTO #5FIX

Steps:

• Mix the potatoes and cheese.
• Heat a thin layer of oil in large oil or on griddle, to medium heat.
• Spread potato mixture in small circles (about 2 tablespoons per circle, spreading to about 2 inches round), in skillet, and place two shrimp in a single layer in center of each.
• Spread another 2 tablespoons potato mixture on top of each. Cook until golden and crispy on bottom, then turn and cook until golden and crisp on second side, and shrimp is just cooked through.
• Transfer to drain; keep warm. Repeat until all are cooked (should have 16 rounds).
• Serve 4 per person, with pesto.

POTATO, BACON AND CHEDDAR MACAROONS #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
• Form 2" balls from the mixture and place them on the prepared pan.
• Bake them for 40 minutes, or until well browned.

PESTO GENOVESE (AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BASIL PESTO)

Steps:

• Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.
• Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.

PASTA, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Make pesto: In the bowl of food processor, add basil, pine nuts, salt and garlic. Pulse until mixture is coarse and grainy. With the motor running, add oil in slow, steady stream. Add cheese; process just enough to mix well. If sauce is too dry, add a little more oil. Taste; add more cheese or salt, if desired.
• Bring 6 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and the potato slices. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until potatoes have started to soften but are not cooked through. Add green beans, and continue boiling another 5 minutes.
• Add pasta, and stir. Start testing pasta at 5 minutes. When it is done, and when potatoes and beans are tender, drain and turn pasta and vegetables immediately into preheated bowl. Add pesto, and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

CHEESY POTATO & ITALIAN SAUSAGE BALLS #5FIX

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, sausage, cheese, pesto and 1/2 cup of bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
• With wet hands, roll potato mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place remaining bread crumbs on a large plate. Roll each potato ball in bread crumbs. Make sure they are evenly coated.
• Place poatao balls on a large plate or pan and put in fridge for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 380 degrees.
• Place potato balls on a large non-stick cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and golden brown.
• **serve with your favorite marinara sauce**.