Pasta Recipes

Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 cups frozen broccoli florets
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine the cream cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth.

Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir the broccoli, shrimp, salt and pepper into cheese sauce; cook until heated through. Drain fettuccine; top with shrimp mixture. Makes 4 servings.

Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna

4 medium sweet red peppers
9 lasagna noodles
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Cut each pepper into quarters; remove seeds. Place peppers, cut side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 20-25 minutes or until skin is blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard skin. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. strips.

Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. In a saucepan, cook red peppers and garlic in oil for 1 minute; add the tomatoes, parsley, sugar, basil and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Spread 1 cup pepper sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three noodles, 1-1/2 cups pepper sauce, 1 cup white sauce and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, white sauce and pepper sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting Makes 9 pieces.

Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 pound fresh brussels sprouts, cored and separated into leaves
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted

Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the brussels sprouts, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Drain fettuccine; add to the skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and walnuts. Makes 4 servings.

Ham Tetrazzini

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the soup, mushrooms, ham, milk, wine or water and horseradish. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add the spaghetti and cheese to slow cooker; toss to coat. Makes 6 servings.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, onion, garlic, salt and cayenne in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in flour until blended.

Gradually add the half-and-half, peas and cheese. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture. Makes 4 servings.