Fettuccine Margherita Recipes

25 MINUTE MARGHERITA PASTA (LIGHTENED UP!)

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package directions in generously salted water. Remove 1 cup pasta water before draining.
• Melt butter in olive oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Increase heat to medium and add onions and HALF of the tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and cook while stirring for 2 minutes (it will be thick).
• Turn heat to low then slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Turn heat to medium high and bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir in chicken bouillon, spices and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, followed by mozzarella cheese until melted, followed by cream cheese until melted.
• Stir in remaining tomatoes and fresh basil. Stir in pasta until well coated, adding additional reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to reach desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste.
• Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese and additional basil if desired.

TO DIE FOR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce.
• Add pasta to sauce. Use enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.

PASTA MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place in large bowl.
• While pasta cooks, combine basil, garlic, onions, and tomatoes in food processor. Pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Add Parmesan to pasta, stirring until cheese melts.
• Stir in tomato mixture, olive oil, salt, pepper. Toss gently to coat pasta. Top with diced mozzarella.

FETTUCCINE MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Cook the fettucine according to package directions.
• Drain thoroughly.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms and saute until they brown and juices start to evaporate, about 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and red pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add tomatoes and wine and boil 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the cream and salt and boil 1 minute.
• Toss with fettucine and Parmesan and serve immediately.

PANINO ALLA MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Place the mozzarella atop 1 bread slice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the tomato slices and then the basil leaves. Top with the second bread slice. Brush both sides of the sandwich with the oil.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-low heat. Grill the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts, pressing down with a metal spatula or grill press, about 4 minutes per side.

CREAMY BASIL MARGHERITA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over low heat. Add tomato, onion, green onions, and garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons basil and add the rest to the frying pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
• While vegetables cook, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup cream and continue to whisk for 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Add remaining cream and stir. Add granulated garlic, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce.
• Taste sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. Add cooked vegetables to the sauce, mix well, and simmer over low heat while pasta boils.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Mix Parmesan cheese and reserved basil together in a bowl.
• Serve the pasta in a large plate or bowl. Ladle cream sauce over. Top with Parmesan-basil mixture and another squeeze of lemon juice.

PASTA - FETTUCCINE MARGHERITA RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cook the fettucine according to package directions, Drain thoroughly. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. 3. Add mushrooms and saute until they brown and juices start to evaporate, about 7 minutes, Add the garlic and red pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. 4. Add tomatoes and wine and boil 2 minutes, stirring often, Add the cream and salt and boil 1 minute. 5. Toss with fettucine and Parmesan and serve immediately.