Garden Pasta Primavera With Smoked Gouda Recipes

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to direction on package.
• Heat olive oil in skillet. Add vegetables and saute until translucent (5 minutes).
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, basil, oregano, pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens.
• Stir in cooked pasta and heat through.
• Garnish with parmesan and gouda cheese.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.

SMOKY PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add rotini, salt, and olive oil. Cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, Gouda cheese, and parsley to rotini.
• Pour balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Add soybean oil in a small stream, whisking constantly until mixture emulsifies. Mix in dill and garlic salt. Slowly drizzle just enough of the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture until the pasta glistens. You may not need all of the vinaigrette, so store any leftovers for another use.

GARDEN PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring water to boil for noodles. Cook until al dente while preparing veggies; drain and RESERVE 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Saute onion, adding salt if desired, 3-5 minutes.
• Add yellow pepper and zucchini, stirring until veggies just begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
• Stir in white wine & fresh pepper, simmer until wine has evaporated.
• Return pasta to pot, add cooking liquid, veggies, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, fresh peas, mint and crumbled feta.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
• Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

SPICY PASTA SALAD WITH SMOKED GOUDA, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoon or 2 of vinegar, if necessary. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.