Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our diverse collection of pasta recipes. From the classic flavors of Herbed Chicken and Walnuts over Pasta to the vibrant Mediterranean flair of Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo, each dish promises a unique taste experience. Vegetarian enthusiasts will delight in the hearty and flavorful Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Pasta, while seafood lovers will relish the delicate flavors of Shrimp Scampi over Linguine. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion centerpiece, our recipes offer something for every palate and skill level.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HERBED PAPPARDELLE WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC
Let the fresh flavor of these herbed noodles - a twist on this basic pasta dough recipe - stand out by tossing them with just a few kitchen staples. Inspired by the classic Roman pasta, aglio, olio, e peperoncino, this simple dish will become a go-to, especially once you develop familiarity and confidence with rolling and cutting pasta. Soon enough, you'll find yourself making it on a weeknight, without a recipe. This recipe also makes more pasta than you need, so freeze the rest for a hearty meal in the days and weeks to come. (And check out Cooking's How to Make Pasta guide for more tips and video.)
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings, plus leftover pasta
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set a large pot filled with 5 quarts of water over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Add 6 tablespoons fine sea salt or 1/2 cup kosher salt. Set a colander in the sink.
- Lightly dust a sheet of pasta with semolina flour, then loosely roll into thirds lengthwise, like folding a letter. Using a sharp knife, cut noodles in 3/4-inch increments. Shake off the excess semolina, and repeat with remaining pasta sheets. Form pasta into small nests (about 3 ounces per portion) on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and dusted with semolina.
- Add 4 nests of pasta to the water and stir. (Freeze the rest of the pasta for later use.)
- Set a large frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the garlic threatens to turn golden, about 1 minute.
- Just before the garlic begins to brown, add 1 cup pasta cooking water and increase heat to medium-high. Let the sauce simmer until it reduces by about a third.
- Cook pasta until al dente, about 3 minutes, and drain, reserving another cup of pasta water.
- Add drained pasta to the pan and toss. Add parsley, and continue cooking over medium heat for 1 minute, tossing continuously with tongs. If pasta looks dry, add a little pasta water. It should be slightly wetter than you are comfortable with, because the pasta will continue to absorb sauce even after you pull it from the heat. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Remove from heat, and serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 76 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN AND WALNUT SAUCE
Provided by Liza Davies
Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Nut Pasta Poultry Sauté Walnut Pea Winter Bon Appétit New Jersey
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until light brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to plate. Add bell pepper, shallots, nutmeg and cayenne to skillet and sauté until pepper begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Mix in 1/3 cup walnuts and peas. Add cream and broth and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
- Mix linguine, remaining 1/3 cup walnuts and chicken into sauce. Toss until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
WALNUT CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the first 7 ingredients into a medium saucepan over low heat. Mix well with a whisk and bring to a simmer.
- In a small cup add the cornstarch and 3 to 4 tablespoons of water. Mix to combine, then add it to the sauce mixture. Slowly add 2 cups of water and continue to cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it has thickened to a syrup consistency.
- Steam the chicken in a vegetable steamer over the bouillon liquid, in 2 batches. Cook until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken to a cutting board.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the whole walnuts to a small frying pan over medium heat. Turn regularly until well toasted. Cool, then stir the walnuts into the sauce mixture. Put the sauce mixture over low heat and bring to a simmer.
- Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces and add it to the sauce mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve over hot rice or a mixture of white and wild rice.
SPAGHETTI WITH WALNUTS AND ANCHOVIES
This is a pared-down version of a recipe that I came across in Nancy Jenkins's informative book on Southern Italian food, "Cucina del Sole." The dish is traditionally part of a meatless Christmas Eve dinner. If you can find freshly harvested walnuts, they'll make this pasta even better.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Begin heating a large pot of water over high heat. Meanwhile, lightly toast the walnuts on a baking sheet in a 375-degree oven for just a few minutes until fragrant, or in a pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. When the walnuts smell like they're beginning to toast, remove them from the heat and transfer to a clean dish towel. Wrap them in the towel, and rub between your hands to remove some of the papery shells. Chop the nuts medium-fine, and set aside.
- In a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan large enough to accommodate the cooked spaghetti, heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until it begins to sizzle, and add the anchovies. Cook, mashing the anchovies with the back of your spoon or with a fork, for about 30 seconds until they begin to fall apart and melt into the oil. Add the walnuts, stir together for about a minute and remove from the heat.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the timing recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the indicated time. When the pasta is almost done, add 1/4 cup of the pasta water to the pan with the walnuts and anchovies, and reheat over medium heat.
- When the pasta is ready, drain and toss with the walnut and anchovy mixture. Add the parsley, adjust salt if necessary and add pepper. Serve, passing the pecorino at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 155 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
HERBED CHICKEN AND PASTA
Make and share this Herbed Chicken and Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix oil with basil, parsley, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat seasoned oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
- Add chicken; saute until chicken is done (about 5 minutes).
- Pour over cooked pasta and sprinkle with cheese; toss to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 174.7, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 32.7
HERBED CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
Savory seasonings add zip to these moist chicken strips tossed with pasta. "Every time I fix this dish, the kids ask for more," reports Kathy Kirkland of Denham Springs, Louisiana. "It goes well with steamed broccoli and glazed carrots to make a quick and colorful meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine seasoning blend and poultry seasoning; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil and 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add the water, teriyaki sauce, onion soup mix and 2 tablespoons herb and garlic soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain; add to chicken mixture. Stir in the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, remaining butter, and remaining herb and garlic soup mix; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- To achieve a crispy and flavorful chicken, pat it dry with paper towels before searing. This will help the skin brown evenly and prevent steaming.
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan for searing the chicken. This will allow the chicken to cook evenly without overcrowding.
- Sear the chicken over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides. This will create a flavorful crust and help lock in the juices.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the walnuts. Cook until fragrant and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shallots, garlic, and thyme to the pan. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve the chicken and walnut mixture over pasta or rice. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon zest, if desired.
Conclusion:
This herbed chicken and walnuts over pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is seared until golden brown and then simmered in a flavorful sauce made with walnuts, shallots, garlic, thyme, white wine, and chicken broth. The result is a tender and juicy chicken dish with a rich and savory sauce. Serve over pasta or rice and garnish with parsley and lemon zest for a complete meal.
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