Pirate Pasta Arrrgh Recipes

PIRATE PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix goat cheese, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic and salt. Spread 1-1/4 cups marinara sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Fill each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. If desired, make X's over the top using crisscrossed zucchini strips., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, warm additional sauce and serve with shells.

PIRATE PASTA ARRRGH!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix goat cheese, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic and salt. Spread 1-1/4 cups marinara sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
• Fill each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. If channeling your inner pirate, make X's over the top using crisscrossed zucchini strips.
• Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, warm additional sauce and serve with shells. Enjoy! Arrrgh!

PIRATE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Place the pasta and 1/2 cup cheese in a large bowl and toss until coated.
• In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the olives, tomato paste, capers, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the tuna. Using a wooden spoon, break up the tuna into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove the garlic and discard.
• Pour the tuna mixture over the pasta. Add the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the basil, and toss until coated, using the reserved cooking liquid to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY TOMATO CAULIFLOWER PASTA

Steps:

• Cut the cauli into small florets. Chop the garlic and chilli.
• Add olive oil to medium sized (cold) pot and add garlic and chilli. Turn on low heat and cook until sizzling - not brown.
• Add the cauli and turn up heat to high. Stir fry, adding stock, salt, pepper and puree. Simmer until cauli softens.
• Meanwhile boil a large pot of water with salt and add pasta. Cook until al dente.
• When cauli begins to soften, reduce heat and add cream. Do not let cream boil, just mix and stir when it starts to bubble. Heat through and then cover, turn off heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan on top and ground black pepper.

PIRATE'S BOOTY

Steps:

• Make sure you have your pirate first.
• Take the icecream out of the freezer, and allow the icecream to thaw slightly by leaving out at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
• Dump the icecream into a large bowl.
• pour Kahlua over icecream, then pour the chocolate sauce - all of it - over the icecream.
• sprinkle with almonds, then dispense about 1/2 the can of whipped cream over the almonds.
• Save the rest of the can for the pirate.
• Cook time is relative -- ;).

PIRATE'S PIE

Steps:

• Beat eggs slightly.
• Add to separated tuna chunks or other meat cut into chunks.
• Add mushrooms and parsley.
• Place mixture it bottom of greased 9 inch pie pan.
• Top with tomato slices.
• Cut cheese slices into triangles and arrange over tomatoes.
• Frost with mashed potatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned and cheese melts.
• Cut it wedges and serve immediately.

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning.
• In 12" nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned - 4-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to platter; reserve.
• In same skillet, cook peppers, onion and remaining fajita seasoning until softened, 7-8 minutes. Stir in salsa, chicken and reserved pasta water. Cook until hot and bubbly, 2 minutes.
• Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. If desired, garnish with sour cream.