Pauls Pasta With Gorgonzola Mushroom And Roasted Red Bell Pepper Recipes

PESTO PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, AND RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onion until it starts to soften. Add the mushrooms and peppers and saute until tender.
• Add cooked spaghetti and pesto and combine well.
• Serve with garlic bread and salad.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil on medium to high heat in large skillet or wok.
• Add mushrooms, onions and all seasonings and saute for 15 to 20 minutes (Stir-fry style).
• Meanwhile, slice roasted red bell peppers as desired.
• Add the peppers to onions and mushrooms and continue to saute for another 5 minutes.
• Cook pasta and drain.
• Toss contents of skillet in with pasta and the parmesan cheese (I always serve more parmesan in a separate bowl as well).

FASTA PASTA GORGONZOLA WITH SPINACH, RED PEPPERS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Cut chicken into ½--inch pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan and sauté chicken pieces until just cooked through, around 5 minutes. Remove chicken and pan juices to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil in same pan and sauté garlic until translucent. Do not allow it to brown.
• Add the washed spinach and sauté until wilted. Add chicken broth and red peppers and bring to a boil. Add basil and gorgonzola and stir over medium-high heat until cheese melts completely.
• Add drained pasta, chicken and juices to sauté pan and heat for 1 minute, mixing thoroughly with vegetable-cheese mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide among serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.