Ginas Seafood Passion Pasta Recipes

GINA'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, pickles, carrot, celery, bell pepper, onion, banana peppers, salad seasoning, mustard, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix well.
• Drain pasta and let cool for about 10 minutes. Toss pasta into the dressing; chill before serving.

CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over med. heat, stirring constantly, until just boiling.
• Reduce heat, add herbs,seasoning,and veg's.
• Simmer 8 minutes, or until thickened.
• Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent.
• Stir in cheeses, blending well.
• Drain pasta,top with seafood sauce.
• Opt. You can make this hotter to suit your tastes by doubling the pepper and red pepper flakes.

SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, saute 1 garlic clove in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil and tarragon; saute 2 minutes longer. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until mixture reaches desired thickness., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In another skillet, saute remaining garlic in remaining butter for 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add scallops and cook 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque. Add to tomato mixture. Drain pasta; transfer to a bowl. Pour seafood mixture over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

GINA'S SEAFOOD PASSION PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
• Add the olive oil to a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Add the white wine and the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp and scallops, cover, and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and add directly to the skillet and toss with the pasta and seafood. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

GINA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Brown meat with onion, pepper and garlic. Drain excess fat.
• 2. In large pot, add all ingredients, except mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 4 hours, making sure to stir occasionally. Don't let it stick!
• 3. About 10 minutes before serving, add mushrooms.
• 4. This makes about 2 1/2 quarts of sauce.