Pasta Del Sol Recipes

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. To make the cream sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pasta and sausage until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

CHICKEN COSTA DEL SOL

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet; sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add peppers to same skillet; sauté until wilted and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Mix in olives and vinegar. Return chicken and any accumulated juices on plat to skillet. Simmer until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon pepper mixture over and serve.

PASTA SICILIANO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic until lightly browned. Mix in red pepper and lemon juice. Stir in the pine nuts, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss in the cooked pasta and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

SALSA DEL SOL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Place onion wedges on baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with sugar. Season onion wedges with salt and pepper. Roast onion wedges until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Combine all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Chop roasted onion. Mix onion and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into tomato mixture. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Salsa can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Bring salsa to room temperature before using.)

COSTA DEL SOL BARBEQUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ketchup, brown sugar, red onion, honey, vinegar, butter, red chile pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Blend with a hand blender until smooth.

LA PUESTA DEL SOL

Steps:

• Pack a large wineglass with chipped or pebbled ice. Add vermouth and grapefruit juice. Stir gently. Top with tonic water. Hit with a couple dashes of bitters. Twist the grapefruit peel over the drink to express its oils, then drop the twist into the drink.