Lowfatangelhairpastawithonionmushroomsauce Recipes

EASY ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce; in a medium saucepan cook the mushrooms in butter until the mushrooms loose there moister (you can remove the mushrooms or leave them in the saucepan).
• Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft (adding in more butter if needed).
• Stir in the cream cheese; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted.
• Gradually add in half and half cream or milk and chives; stir to heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until only al dente; drain and place in a large serving bowl.
• Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over top and serve.
• Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table,.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• 2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a med. saucepan cook the mushrooms and onion in the butter till they are tender.
• 3. Stir in the cream cheese (I have used the low-fat and it tasted just as good) and salt and pepper.
• 4. cook and stir over low heat till cheese is melted.
• 5. gradually stir in the milk and chives; heat through.
• 6. pour sauce over pasta. toss to coat and serve hot.

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours