**Savory Basil Fettuccine: A Culinary Journey of Freshness and Simplicity**
Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is basil fettuccine, a classic Italian dish that embodies the essence of simplicity and freshness. This timeless recipe, hailing from the culinary heartland of Italy, combines the vibrant flavors of basil with the delicate texture of homemade fettuccine pasta, resulting in a tantalizing dish that captivates the senses. With just a handful of carefully selected ingredients, this culinary masterpiece elevates the ordinary into the extraordinary. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the nuances of basil fettuccine, revealing the secrets behind its enduring popularity and providing you with a step-by-step guide to recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen.
This article offers a comprehensive exploration of basil fettuccine, catering to both novice and experienced cooks. We begin with a fundamental recipe that showcases the core elements of this beloved dish. For those seeking a more elevated experience, we present a gourmet variation that incorporates additional layers of flavor and texture. Additionally, we delve into the art of crafting homemade fettuccine pasta from scratch, providing detailed instructions and tips to ensure success. Whether you are a seasoned culinary enthusiast or just starting your culinary adventure, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create an unforgettable basil fettuccine experience.
TOMATO BASIL FETTUCCINE
"The first time I tried this creamy pasta dish, my husband gave it a 'gold star' rating," notes Martha Hightower from Greenville, North Carolina. "I sometimes add chopped cooked chicken."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper flakes in butter until onion is tender. Add tomatoes and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat until most of the liquid is evaporated. , Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Drain fettuccine and place in a large bowl. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and tomato mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BASIL SHRIMP FETTUCCINE
Garlic and basil add fresh flavor to the light sauce that coats this colorful combination of firm shrimp, bright pepper chunks and tender pasta. It's a fast favorite that tastes like you fussed. -Cathy Carroll of Grayson, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add shrimp and basil. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY BASIL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
A quick and simple recipe for a classic alfredo sauce with a twist. This uses the traditional butter and parmesan recipe without added cream. The use of pasta water creates the smooth sauce texture. Excellent alongside grilled marinated chicken or shrimp.
Provided by ColoRobO
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Using a food processor, finely chop the 1/2 cup of basil leaves until the consistency of pesto.
- 2. Cook pasta until al dente in salted water according to package directions.
- 3. While pasta is cooking, melt butter on medium-low heat in a large saucepan - do not allow to boil or the butter will separate.
- 4. When butter is melted, measure out 1/2 cup of water from the cooking pasta and add to the butter.
- 5. Gently stir in the grated parmesan until thoroughly melted.
- 6 Stir the basil from the food processor into the sauce.
- 7. Add additional pasta water as needed to obtain a smooth consistency.
- 8. Drain the pasta and immediately add to the sauce pan, gently tossing the pasta until coated.
- 9. Transfer pasta and sauce to a warm serving platter.
- 10. Top with the chopped basil leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170.3, Fat 72.7, SaturatedFat 43.5, Cholesterol 283.9, Sodium 1178.2, Carbohydrate 84.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 45.8
FETTUCCINE, TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD
I found this on the internet but can't remember where. I love pasta and this is really good. The only cooking required is the pasta. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by gertc96
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Toss pasta with oil, vinegar and cheese; add basil and tomatoes. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES AND BASIL
My mom was cleaning out one of her closets and came across several folders full of recipes that she had clipped from magazines and newpapers over the years. This came from the Houston Post (no longer in circulation) 1990. The article was promoting a cookbook by Bon Appetit called "Too Busy to Cook". This is a nice, quick and easy meal!
Provided by loof751
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and devein shrimp. Coarsely chop the tomatoes. Mince the garlic.
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, tomatoes, basil, olives, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
- Place pasta in serving bowl. Pour sauce over pasta and toss. Top with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
BASIL FETTUCCINE
This pasta is coated with a thick Alfredo sauce I make from plain yogurt. This keeps the sauce lower in fat than purchased varieties. Plus, you can easily double the recipe and serve it as a stand-alone supper rather than a side dish. -Elissa Armbruster, Medford, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper; set aside. , In a small nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until tender. Drain fettuccine; transfer to a large bowl. Add garlic and oil; toss to coat. Add the yogurt mixture; toss until well coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH PEAS AND BASIL
Provided by Kerri Conan
Categories Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Basil Pea Healthy Vegan Self Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk oat milk, cashew butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt until big lumps disappear. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring, until golden, 1 minute. Stir in milk mixture; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick and fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in peas; turn off heat. Cook pasta as directed on package with remaining 1 teaspoon salt until just tender. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Heat milk and pea mixture over low heat for 2 minutes. Toss in pasta; add cooking water as needed to thin sauce to desired thickness; toss to thoroughly coat pasta. Garnish with basil and black pepper; serve.
DAIKON FETTUCCINE WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
By now, you've probably figured out I am very fond of visual puns. Here ribbons of Daikon, the mild oversized white Japanese radish, pose as pasta. They are tossed with a quick tomato sauce spiked with a generous amount of fresh basil. The dish is light and is best served as a first course.
Provided by Masaharu Morimoto
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With a swivel-blade vegetable peeler, remove the outer skin of the daikon. Discard the skin. Continue to peel down the length of the vegetable, removing the daikon in long, narrow ribbons, which look like noodles. Soak the "fettuccine" in a bowl of cold salted water for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the tomato-basil sauce: Drain the tomatoes, reserving half of the juice. Squeeze the tomatoes through your fingers to mash them and combine with the juice; there will be about 2 cups.
- In a heavy medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their reserved juice, the sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil vigorously, stirring often, until the sauce is thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Drain the "noodles" and dry them on a kitchen towel. Add to the sauce and toss gently over medium heat, taking care not to break the "Daikon Fettuccine". Cook just until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Divide among individual plates, teasing the fettuccine into mounds. Serve immediately.
FETTUCCINE WITH MUSSELS, BASIL AND CREAM
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a kettle of water to a boil for the pasta.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted. Remove the nuts from the pan and reserve. Lower the heat.
- Melt the butter and lightly saute the garlic. Stir in the cream and cook until the cream has reduced somewhat and is slightly thickened. Stir in the basil and mussels. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Boil the fettuccine about two minutes. Drain.
- Add the fettuccine to the skillet. Heat, tossing with the sauce, then serve sprinkled with the pine nuts and basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 563, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FETTUCCINE WITH RED PEPPER AND BASIL SAUCE
Categories Blender Pasta Sauté Quick & Easy Basil Bell Pepper Summer Simmer Boil Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small skillet cook the garlic, the onion, the red pepper flakes, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the bell peppers and the broth, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the peppers are very soft. In a blender purée the mixture until it is smooth, return it to the skillet, and swirl in the butter. Stir in the basil, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the sauce warm.
- In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine until it is al dente, drain it well, and transfer it to a serving bowl. Add the sauce, toss the pasta well, and serve it with the Parmesan.
FETTUCCINE WITH ZUCCHINI, ARUGULA, BASIL, AND LEMON
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts water to a full boil. Add 1/4 tsp salt and stir in pasta. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until noodles are tender but firm. While pasta cooks, warm oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, swirl for a moment and reduce heat to low. Do not let garlic brown. Add zucchini and yellow squash and sauté gently until zucchini softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season mixture with 1/4 tsp salt and remove pan from heat. When pasta is finished cooking, drain noodles. Using tongs or 2 kitchen spoons, combine noodles thoroughly with zucchini mixture over low heat. Add basil, arugula, and tomatoes and season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
FETTUCCINE WITH BASIL, TOMATO, CORN & GARLIC
Make and share this Fettuccine With Basil, Tomato, Corn & Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine garlic, tomatoes, corn, wine, oil and basil into a large pot.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat.
- Keep warm.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
- Add pasta and stir to separate noodles.
- Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente, drain.
- Add to the tomato mixture and toss.
- Serve immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- For a different taste try a flavored pasta: spinach, garlic, tomato.
FETTUCCINE WITH MASCARPONE AND BASIL
Is your garden producing more basil than you know what to do with? Here's the simplest sauce ever to make good use of some of it. Nothing easier, and it's delicious.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water until al dente.
- While it is boiling, rinse a heatproof serving bowl under hot water to warm it and dry bowl.
- In warm bowl, whisk together cream, cheeses, basil, nutmeg, pepper and salt to taste.
- Drain cooked pasta and add to bowl with the sauce.
- Toss well.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 238, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 18.8
FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, toss tomatoes with basil and season with salt to taste. Cover bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes. 2. Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove ½ cup cooking water and set aside. Drain pasta in a colander and toss dry. 3. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pan and sear, flipping once, until just cooked, about 4 minutes total. Transfer shrimp to a cutting board and chop into bite-size pieces. Discard garlic and reserve drippings in pan. 4. Add shrimp and pan drippings along with cooked pasta and remaining olive oil to bowl with tomatoes. Toss together until noodles are coated in sauce, adding splashes of reserved cooking water as necessary. Season with additional olive oil and salt to taste. Set aside pasta and let flavors meld at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve at room temperature.
FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, BASIL AND PINE NUTS
From the Slimlines column, Thursday magazine. This is the weekly columnist Alva Carpenter's recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat and sauté the chicken on both sides until it is golden brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the chicken to a warm plate and keep warm.
- Turn the heat to medium and add the sun-dried tomatoes and the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the basil, pine nuts and lemon juice. Meanwhile, cook the pasta (in the boiling water) until it is al dente.
- Drain and toss with the sun-dried tomato mixture.
- Divide the pasta among the serving plates and arrange the chicken on top.
- Sit back and enjoy your cooking now!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.2, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 145.1, Sodium 389.1, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 34.5
BASIL TOMATO PORK RIBS AND FETTUCCINE
My sister Tyra married into an Italian family and her husband asked his grandmother to "teach her a few things". When she came home for the holidays, this was the dish we were sure to ask her to cook. I'm sure Nona Demasi would be horrified to know Tyra shared the recipe with all of her sisters! So, now I'm sharing it with...
Provided by tamie joeckel
Categories Ribs
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Salt and pepper both sides of ribs. Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven. Brown ribs on both sides.
- 2. Remove ribs to a plate and set aside. Dice the onion, red bell pepper, garlic and basil. Add the onion and red bell pepper to the heated oil and sauté until tender. Add the garlic.
- 3. Add the ribs back to the pot. Add the basil, sugar, red pepper flakes and stir.
- 4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 large cans of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for at least an hour. Before serving, taste and add salt and pepper as required.
- 5. In another pasta pot, heat water to boiling. Salt generously. Add the pasta and cook to package directions. Drain the pasta and return to pasta pot. Add 2 ladles of the sauce to the noodles to absorb the flavors.
- 6. To serve, you can add grated parmesan cheese if desired.
GLUTEN FREE FETTUCCINE WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
Make and share this Gluten Free Fettuccine With Tomato Basil Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make sauce - heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onion has softened and then add tomato and saugar and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until thickened and stir through basil.
- Meanwhile using a food processor mix oil and eggs until combined and then add flour and salt and process until dough resembles large breadcrumbs.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes until a ball forms.
- Divide dough into quarters and roll out each portion into a 2mm thick rectangle and then slice lengthways into 1cm wide strips.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook pasta for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender (pasta should float to the surface when ready).
- Drain and serve pasta with sauce and parmesan cheese.
BASIL WALNUT FETTUCCINE
A warm, buttery side dish from our Test Kitchen, Basil Walnut Fettucine is studded with toasted nuts and lightly flavored with garlic and fresh basil. It goes well with a variety of entrees. (You could use any other nutritious, colored fettucine or pasta blend you have on hand.)
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the walnuts, basil, salt, pepper and remaining butter; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; add to skillet and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
A FAREWELL TO BASIL FETTUCCINE
Categories Basil
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a food processor, process basil leaves until chopped very fine. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and pulse two or three times, or until combined. Add egg, 1 teaspoon oil, and the water until dough forms a ball shape. If dough seems dry, add a bit more water. Wrap dough in a piece of plastic wrap which has been coated in a few drops of olive oil. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
- Remove dough from refrigerator, and cut into 6 equal size portions. Run pasta though pasta machine, or roll with rolling pin to desired thickness. Use the additional flour to coat pasta while rolling.
- Allow pasta to dry for one hour prior to cooking.
- Cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. This should take only a 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pasta.
A FAREWELL TO BASIL FETTUCCINE
I made this while watching 'A Farewell to Arms' on TV and realized the title suited the intent of the pasta, which was to celebrate the last gleanings from my rather prolific basil patch. If you feel the need to serve this with a sauce, consider a butter garlic sauce or a white wine sauce with chicken. Whatever you choose to accompany this with, enjoy it!
Provided by GYPSY-WITCH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a food processor, process basil leaves until chopped very fine. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and pulse two or three times, or until combined. Add egg, 1 teaspoon oil, and the water until dough forms a ball shape. If dough seems dry, add a bit more water. Wrap dough in a piece of plastic wrap which has been coated in a few drops of olive oil. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
- Remove dough from refrigerator, and cut into 6 equal size portions. Run pasta though pasta machine, or roll with rolling pin to desired thickness. Use the additional flour to coat pasta while rolling.
- Allow pasta to dry for one hour prior to cooking.
- Cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. This should take only a 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 38.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
Tips:
- Use fresh basil: Fresh basil leaves impart the best flavor to this dish. If you can't find fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but be sure to use half the amount, as dried basil is more concentrated.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Fettuccine should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Add the cheese gradually: Stir in the Parmesan cheese a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Adding too much cheese can make the sauce too thick and heavy.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, top the pasta with fresh basil leaves, chopped parsley, or grated Parmesan cheese for an extra pop of flavor and color.
Conclusion:
This basil fettuccine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic creates a flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this basil fettuccine a try.
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