Gremolata Sauce For Pasta Recipes

GREMOLATA PRAWN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water following pack instructions until al dente.
• Meanwhile, make the gremolata. In a food processor (or by hand), finely chop the garlic with the zest, parsley (include the stalks) and rocket. Season generously, add the oil and lemon juice, and mix to make a juicy paste. Set aside.
• Melt the knob of butter with a small splash of oil in a frying pan, add the prawns and fry quickly on each side. Add the chilli flakes and cook for 1 min or so more until the prawns are cooked.
• Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the gremolata and the chilli prawns, toss well to coat and check the seasoning. Divide

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND GREMOLATA

Steps:

• To make the gremolata, place the minced garlic, parsley and lemon zest in a mound and chop them together with a chef's knife. Set aside.
• Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and when it's hot, add the mushrooms. Sear the mushrooms, stirring with a wooden spoon or tossing in the pan, until they are lightly browned and begin to sweat. Add the salt and the white wine and continue to cook, stirring or tossing the mushrooms in the pan, until the wine has just about evaporated and the mushrooms are glazed, about 5 minutes.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the gremolata and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Taste and adjust salt. Keep the mixture warm while you cook the pasta.
• When the water comes to a rolling boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the timing instructions on the package. Before draining, remove 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add 1/4 cup of it to the mushrooms and stir together.
• Drain the pasta and toss with the mushrooms in a large pasta bowl or in the pan. If it seems dry, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

GREMOLATA: A CLASSIC ITALIAN CONDIMENT

Steps:

• Serve as a garnish on meat or fish and enjoy.

GREMOLATA

Steps:

• On a cutting board, chop lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and shallots until well combined.

CHEF JOHN'S GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Stir parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well-combined.

BAKED MUSHROOM RIGATONI WITH KALE GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the pasta: Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, about 3 minutes less than the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Sear the mushrooms, undisturbed, for 3 minutes; stir, and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Sear on the reverse side an additional 2 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the pan.
• Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the Dutch oven. Add the garlic and flour, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and simmer gently until the sauce just thickens, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the Parmesan, Gruyere and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let cool slightly, then add half of the seared mushrooms, and puree with an immersion blender.
• In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the sauce and the remaining half of the mushrooms, adding about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water or more if desired. Transfer to a baking dish.
• For the gremolata: In a medium bowl, combine the kale, Gruyere, panko, smoked almonds, olive oil and lemon zest.
• Scatter the gremolata over the pasta and bake until golden on top and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

GREMOLATA SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Mix together the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, olive oil and capers. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and toss in the gremolata. Serve with a little freshly grated parmesan cheese.