Umbrellapenne Recipes

BAKED PENNE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water just until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Stir in marinara sauce and toss to coat.
• In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Add basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir to combine.
• Layer half of the pasta mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the pasta. Spoon the remaining pasta over the ricotta. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes (or until hot and bubbly).

UMBRELLA PENNE

Steps:

• Mince the prosciutto, garlic, and rosemary leaves together. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the prosciutto just starts to brown.
• Fold in the tomatoes, (OR Bellissima Salsa Di Pomodoro #124000 sauce) flavor with salt, and bring to gentle boil. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes on low heat or until it has reduced to a coating consistency.
• Boil and cook penne until al dente. Drain, and return to pot. Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, and spread evenly on the penne.
• Serve hot. Add chili flakes and extra salt if desired.

PENNE WITH WINTER VEGETABLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a big pot over medium heat; add in onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic.
• Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the tomatoes, savory, salt/pepper to taste; cook 5 more minutes.
• Transfer vegetable mixture to food processor and puree (or may use hand held blender and puree right in the pot), then transfer back to the pot; simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
• Adjust the seasonings, adding a little stock or water if mixture becomes too thick.
• Heat a large pot of water to boiling; add in salt, then penne; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain pasta when cooked.
• Transfer pasta to a shallow serving bowl; add the sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.