PENNE WITH SPINACH SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
- Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and half of the spinach leaves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the cheese and spinach mixture aside.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining spinach leaves in a large bowl.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Spoon the pasta atop the spinach leaves in the bowl. Scrape the cheese and spinach mixture over the pasta mixture and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 0 grams
PENNE WITH ROASTED TOFU, PEPPERS AND SPINACH IN GARLIC SAUCE
I found this recipe years ago, I don't remember where. It is a lovely dish for entertaining your vegetarian friends, and the leftovers keep well if you're flying solo. The roasted tofu is very versatile and also works well in salads, stir-fries, and many other dishes. Cook time is estimated and reflects the minimum marinating and cooling times for the tofu. This dish is vegan if you omit the parmesan cheese.
Provided by chiclet
Categories Penne
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- FOR TOFU:.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Combine soy sauce or tamari and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
- Stir cubed tofu into mixture and toss to coat. Marinate at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Spread tofu in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown all over, tossing with spatula halfway through cook time.
- Let tofu cool, up to 24 hours.
- FOR PENNE AND VEGGIES:.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper and saute until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add spinach, vegetable stock and salt and cover pan. Cook about 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted but still bright green.
- Uncover, stir in tofu and continue to cook on low heat, stirring often, while the penne cooks.
- Drain pasta and stir in tofu and veggies.
- Top with grated parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 419.1, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.2
GARLIC PENNE PASTA
This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.
Provided by Taliesen
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS
This attractive stir-fry is inspired by a traditional Chinese dish called rainbow beef. The vegetarian version works well, and it's also easier to make. If you prefer a very firm tofu, take the extra time to weight it as directed in step 1. I am happy to skip this step and use firm tofu that hasn't been weighted.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA
This is a delicious, super quick side or main dish. I got it from the back of a pasta box and it is yummy!
Provided by Karen..
Categories Penne
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter and add garlic in a medium sauce pan.
- Cook over medium for 1 minute.
- Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
- Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted.
- Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.
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