Best Toasted Pasta Recipes

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS PASTA WITH TOASTED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add chickpeas, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and well toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chickpeas to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the butter, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in the boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water.
• Add the pasta, 1 cup reserved pasta water, about 3/4 of the toasted chickpeas and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the Dutch oven. Stir in the Parmesan, capers, lemon juice, red-pepper flakes and half the chives until well incorporated and saucy, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add more pasta water if a thinner sauce is desired.
• Divide pasta among bowls. Top with remaining toasted chickpeas and chives. Garnish with more black pepper and Parmesan.

PASTA WITH GARLIC OIL AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position, place large oven-safe serving bowl on rack, and heat oven to 200 degrees. Prepare pasta according to directions on package, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
• Heat butter in heavy-bottomed 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, toasted, and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer crumbs to small bowl and mix in cheese and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; set aside. Wipe out now-empty skillet with large wad of paper towels.
• Mix remaining minced garlic with 1 teaspoon water. Heat olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in cleaned skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth, reserved pasta cooking water, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook to blend flavors, about 1 minute longer. Toss pasta and sauce in warm serving bowl; sprinkle bread crumbs over and serve immediately.

FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In large pot boil pasta until al dente. Drain.
• In heavy skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add tomatoes and thyme; cook stirring frequently, until tomatoes are hot, yet still retain their shape and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Remove and discard fresh thyme sprig, if used. Add basil and drained pasta; toss until heated.
• Transfer to serving bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly with pine nuts.

ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package direction; rinse and drain.
• Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and slice into 2-inch pieces.
• Sauté asparagus in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat; 4 minutes.
• Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 minutes.
• Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Stir in salt and pepper.
• Toss together pasta, asparagus mixture, basil, 1/2 cup cheese, butter and 1/2 cup pecans.
• Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup pecans.
• Garnish if desired.
• Serves 6.

SWISS CHARD PASTA WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Add the hazelnuts to a small skillet over medium heat. Toast them slowly, shaking the pan often, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove them from the skillet, and when they are cool enough to handle, roughly chop the nuts.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain it, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and add it to a large bowl.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter begins to foam, add the garlic and use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture constantly until the butter begins to brown and have a slight nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Give the mixture a good stir, and then set it aside to infuse for about 5 minutes longer away from the heat.
• Pour the butter mixture (scraping the garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes) all over the warm pasta. If the pasta feels a bit dry, add a touch of the reserved cooking liquid. Toss to combine and set aside.
• Set the same skillet (without cleaning it) over medium-high heat. Add the chard stems and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chard leaves and continue to cook, tossing the mixture every so often, until the greens begin to wilt and turn bright green, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Add a touch more butter or oil to the pan if it dries out too much.
• Add the Swiss chard and hazelnuts to the pasta and toss it all together. Add the Parmesan shavings and the balsamic vinegar (if you're using it); toss. Taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Note
• Localize it: You can use kale instead of chard, and any nut will work in place of the hazelnuts. Fresh out of balsamic vinegar? Red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice will work.

GARLIC-INFUSED SHRIMP AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the almonds to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the shrimp and set aside.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the garlic oil.
• Add the shrimp, almonds, spinach, parsley, scallions and tomato to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, & TOASTED GARLIC BREADCRUMBS RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat the cauliflower slabs with 1 Tbsp olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Lay out in an even layer on a baking sheet; roast until browned and crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions (preferably to al dente); drain. While the pasta is cooking, add homemade breadcrumbs to a dry skillet set over medium heat. Toast, stirring often, until crisp and golden-brown, about 4-5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds; remove skillet from heat. Add the toasted breadcrumbs to the skillet and toss until coated with the garlic olive oil. Season to taste with salt. Toss the beans, toasted garlic breadcrumbs, and remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil with the hot drained pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on top of the roasted cauliflower.

CAMPANELLE PASTA WITH BURRATA CHEESE, SPINACH, LEMON, AND TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and lemon peel. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl. Place spinach and almonds atop hot pasta. Pour hot lemon mixture over spinach. Toss until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Divide pasta among plates. Top with burrata cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

TOASTED ALMOND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the olive oil, parmesan, lemon juice, shallot, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and about half of the almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining almonds and the red pepper flakes.
• Photograph by Anna Williams

BOW TIE PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat evaporated milk in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until hot.
• Stir in cheese.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is partially melted and sauce is slightly thickened.
• Add pasta, peas and seasonings; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through.
• Sprinkle with nuts before serving.

TOASTED PASTA "FREGOLA" WITH CLAMS

Steps:

• Drop the pasta slowly in to the boiling broth/water, mix and cook for 6-8 minutes. At the same time, in another saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Cook just till slightly softened, add the chili flakes, then add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Cook clams in another pan with a drop of oil until they open and add them to the tomato sauce. Add the clams and fregola to the tomato sauce. Add the parsley and salt to taste. Serve hot.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT BOATS STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE, TOASTED PASTA AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Toast the pasta in the butter until deep golden and nutty, and then transfer to a plate. Pour in a drizzle of EVOO and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. When the butter has melted, cook the garlic and onions until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, coating with the butter, and sprinkle with the sage, salt and pepper. Pour in the wine, letting it absorb into the rice, and then add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the rice, covered, until al dente, 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork.
• Cross-hatch the butternut squash flesh into 1/2-inch-wide scores. Dress with EVOO and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Drizzle with a little honey and roast, cut-side down, until the flesh is just tender enough to remove carefully from the shells, 15 to 20 minutes. Scoop the squash pieces into a dish, cut-side up, making sure not to break the squash shells.
• Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the sausage, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Combine the cooked sausage with the pasta, rice and squash. Fill the squash shells with the stuffing, and top with a drizzle of EVOO. Top with the cheeses and bake until hot and browned, 30 minutes. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts and serve hot.

TOASTED PECANS WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE PASTA

Steps:

• Place pecans in a small, unoiled, heavy nonstick skillet and cook over high heat, shaking pan occasionally, until toasted golden brown and crisp (about 1-2 minutes); be careful not to burn.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine garlic, butter, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese in pasta serving bowl.
• Mix ingredients in a heatproof bowl and set it aside to warm to room temperature OR place it over the pasta pot to warm while heating the water, removing once the water starts to boil.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.
• Drain pasta and immediately add to sauce in bowl and toss.
• Transfer to warmed dinner plates and garnish with pecans.
• Serve at once with extra Parmesan cheese and pass the peppermill.

TOASTED FARFALLE WITH THYME SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toast the pasta for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil over high level heat, and season with salt.
• Add the toasted pasta to the water and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
• Reserve ½ cup (50 g) of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic, thyme, and pepper, and cook until fragrant.
• Add the pasta to the sauce, along with the reserved water, and mix thoroughly to coat.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!

BOW TIE PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Heat evaporated milk in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is partially melted and sauce is slightly thickened.
• 2. Add peas, pasta and seasonings; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through.
• 3. Sprinkle with nuts before serving.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, AND TOASTED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Prepare an ice water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside.
• Once water boils, add broccoli and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove broccoli and plunge in the ice water bath; return cooking water to a boil.
• Remove broccoli from the ice water bath and place in a colander or strainer set over a bowl to drain.
• Once cooking water returns to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the package directions.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add prosciutto and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove prosciutto to a plate; set aside (and do not wash the pan).
• Return the pan to the stove over medium-high heat; add remaining olive oil. When oil shimmers, add garlic and shallots, cooking until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in panko and cook until toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.
• Return pasta to the pot and place over medium-low heat. Add reserved pasta water, broccoli, and prosciutto.
• Taste pasta and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if necessary; stir until ingredients are well mixed and broccoli is heated through.
• Transfer pasta to a serving platter and sprinkle panko mixture over top. Pass freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on the side.

TOASTED ANGEL HAIR PASTA IN SHIITAKE BROTH

Steps:

• Toast the pasta: Preheat oven to 350°F Put pasta on a baking sheet, coat it with one tablespoon of the olive oil (using your hand, rub the and then spread it out in a single layer. Bake until the pasta is golden to russet color, about 10-13 minutes. Do not let scorch. Let cool.
• Make the broth: Wrap up the mushroom stems, parsley stems, garlic, thyme, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth and set the sachet aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the sliced shiitakes and cook until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt, then transfer them to a large saucepan.
• Add the sachet, the stock, and 2 cups of water to the mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and cook until the broth has a nice mushroom taste, about 15 minutes. Discard the sachet.
• Break the pasta in half and add it to the simmering broth. Cook just until the pasta is done, about 5 minutes.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary, then ladle the broth and pasta into bowls. Serve garnished with parsley leaves and chives. Add spinach or braised bok choy if desired.

PASTA WITH CLAMS, TOASTED GARLIC, PANCETTA, AND RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Cook pancetta in a large covered Dutch oven over low heat, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove pancetta. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Add sliced garlic to Dutch oven; cook until just golden and starting to crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic; set aside.
• Discard all but 2 tablespoons of pancetta fat. Add littleneck clams, red-pepper flakes, white wine, and clam juice to Dutch oven. Raise heat to medium high, and cook, covered, until clams open, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt well; stir in fettuccine. Cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain, and transfer to a large serving dish.
• Add parsley and radicchio to clams; toss to combine. Using a ladle, spoon clam mixture over pasta. Whisk butter into cooking liquid and pour over clams and pasta. Add reserved pancetta and garlic, and toss to combine. Season to taste with black pepper and serve.

TOASTED ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cook sausage in large skillet,crumble.
• Saute garlic.
• Remove from skillet,leave grease in skillet.
• Add pasta to skillet and brown in grease 8-10 minutes.
• Add broth,peppers and spices,stir to mix.
• Cook until all liquid is absorbed,uncovered.
• Add meat to heat,mix.
• Serve with fresh parmesan over top.

SPANISH-STYLE TOASTED PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Place reserved shrimp shells, water, chicken broth, and bay leaf in medium bowl. Cover and microwave until liquid is hot and shells have turned pink, about 6 minutes. Set aside until ready to use. 3. Toss spaghettini and 2 teaspoons oil in broiler-safe 12-inch skillet until spaghettini is evenly coated. Toast spaghettini over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and nutty in aroma (spaghettini should be color of peanut butter), 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer spaghettini to bowl. Wipe out skillet with paper towel. 4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and beginning to brown around edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick, dry, and slightly darkened in color, 4 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, and anchovy paste. Cook until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add spaghettini and stir to combine. Adjust oven rack 5 to 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. 5. Pour broth through fine-mesh strainer into skillet. Add wine, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir well. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly thickened and spaghettini is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Scatter shrimp over spaghettini and stir shrimp into spaghettini to partially submerge. Transfer skillet to oven and broil until shrimp are opaque and surface of spaghettini is dry with crisped, browned spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, passing lemon wedges separately.