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The Rural Voice, 2005-02, Page 312 1/2 cups (625 mL) milk 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried dillweed 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice 1 cup ( 250 mL) shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup (50 mL) pine nuts In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Add milk, dillweed and salt. Cook and stir until bubbling and smooth. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice. Pour thin layer in bottom of greased 13x9x2- inch (33x23x5cm) baking dish; place cannelloni in single layer and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover dish and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 35-40 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle with pine nuts if desired. Place under broiler for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. SPINACH TAGLIATELLE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS 1 Ib (500 g) spinach tagliatelle I clove garlic, chopped finely 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh basil, chopped 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh oregano, chopped 1/4 cup (50 mL) sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1/4 cup (60 mL) pine nuts toasted parmesan cheese . Saute garlic in olive oil, add herbs and remove from heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes (cut in thin slices). Cook pasta, drain well. Toss lightly with sauce. Top with pin nuts. Serve with parmesan. LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE 1 Ib (500 g) linguine 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine 14 oz (398 mL) diced tomatoes 2 3/4 cups (660 mL) strained tomatoes 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped parsley pinch salt and black pepper 2 5-oz/142 g canned baby clams, drained and rinsed Saute garlic in olive oil. Add wine (make sure oil is not too hot) and let it evaporate slightly. Add diced tomatoes and let simmer 5 minutes. Add strained tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper. After 20 minutes, add baby clams and let simmer an additional 5 minutes. Cook pasta, according to package directions and drain well. Pour sauce over linguine. FETTUCINE WITH PORCINI MUSHROOM SAUCE 1 Ib (500 g) fettuccine 20 g dried porcini mushrooms 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil 2 3/4 cups (660 mL) strained tomatoes 2-4 basil leaves, chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) half and half cream salt to taste In a small bowl, soak porcini mushrooms in 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water for 10 minutes. Rinse well and drain. In a saucepan, gently saute garlic in oil. Add strained tomatoes and let simmer 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, basil and cream and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Cook pasta, drain well. Pour sauce over fettuccine. THREE CHEESE SPAGHETTINI WITH SPINACH AND PEPPERS 1 (375 g) package spaghettini 1 cup (250 mL) 2% evaporated, partly -skimmed milk 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled blue cheese (Danish, gorgonzola, etc.) 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled asiago cheese salt and freshly ground pepper 1 bunch spinach, chopped and cooked 1/2 each red and yellow peppers, roasted and chopped Cook spaghettini according to package directions. In saucepan, heat milk with cheeses; cook and stir over low heat until just melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add spinach, red and yellow peppers; heat through. Toss spaghettini with sauce. Serve topped with additional cheese WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTINI WITH ORANGE ROUGHY IN A CITRUS SAUCE 1 pkg (375 g) whole wheat spaghetti 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL)finely chopped gingerroot 1 Ib (500 g) orange roughy fillets, thawed and cubed 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips 1 yellow pepper, cut into thin strips 2 cups (500 mL) broccoli florets 1 cup (250 mL) sliced snow peas 2 tbsp (25 mL) cornstarch 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice 1/4 cup (50 mL) orange juice Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In skillet, bring broth, garlic and gingerroot to a boil. Add fish, reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 minutes or until fish is cooked. Remove fish and set aside. Add red and yellow peppers, broccoli and snow peas to remaining broth in skillet; cover and simmer 4 minutes longer. Whisk cornstarch into lemon and orange juices. Stir into skillet; cook, stirring constantly, until just thickened. Return fish to skillet and heat through. Toss spaghetti with fish mixture. FETTUCCINE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES AND PESTO CREAM Pesto: 2 cups (500 mL) fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted pine nuts 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil In food processor or blender combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and cheese, process until smooth. Slowly add the oil. Continue processing until well combined; set aside. 1 pkg (375 g) fettuccine 1 cup (250 mL) pesto sauce 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced 2-3 cups (500-750mL) assorted grilled vegetables, chopped (mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, red onion, asparagus) freshly ground pepper grated parmesan cheese Cook fettuccine according to directions. In saucepan over low heat, combine pesto and cream. Add chicken and .grilled vegetables; heat through. Toss hot fettuccine with sauce. Serve with freshly ground pepper and parmesan cheese.0 FEBRUARY 2005 27