Cold Pasta Salad Recipe.

Cold Pasta Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 lb. pasta (macaroni, fettucini, etc.)

1 or 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into small squares

2 c. fresh broccoli, pared and coarsely chopped

1 lb. Mozzarella, coarsely chopped

1/2 c. toasted pine nuts

3 tbsp. Dijon mustard

3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 c. olive oilSalt and pepper to taste

Garnish: chop Italian parsley

Method of Preparation.

Step1,

Prepare the dressing by combining the last five ingredients, whisking constantly and thoroughly. Set aside.

Step2,

Steam and blanch the broccoli and the peppers, separately until just crisp tender.

Step3,

Drain and rinse under cold water. Cook the pasta until the desired texture is reached, drain well. Step4,

Toss the pasta with the pepper, broccoli, pine nuts, and cheese, add dressing, tossing again and serve immediately with hot crusty Italian bread.

(Garnish with chopped Italian parsley, if desired.)

Dish is ready to serve.

Shrimp Pasta Primavera Recipe

Shrimp Pasta Primavera Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb. med. shrimp, fresh, unpeeled

3/4 c. skim milk

2 tsp. butter1 tbsp. plus

1 tsp. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/4 c. fresh asparagus (about 1/2 lb.), 1" diagonal slices

1 c. fresh green peas, shelled

1/2 c. green onions, thinly sliced

1/8 tsp. red pepper, crushedVegetable cooking spray

1 tbsp. fresh mint, minced

5 c. hot rigatoni (short tubular pasta), cooked without salt or fatLemon wedgesFresh mint sprigs (optional)

Cooking Directions:

Step1,

Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.

Step2,

Place milk in a 1 cup measure; microwave at HIGH 1 minute, and set aside.

Step3,

Place butter in a 1 quart glass measure; microwave at HIGH 30 seconds or until melted.

Step4,

Add flour, stirring with a wire whisk; microwave at HIGH 30 seconds.

Step5,

Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring every 30 seconds.

Step6,

Stir in lemon juice and salt; set aside and keep warm.Combine asparagus, peas, green onions and pepper in a 2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray; microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes.

Step7,

Stir in shrimp and minced mint. Cover with casserole lid; microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp is done, stirring every 1 1/2 minutes.

Step8,

Let stand, covered, 3 minutes; drain. Combine shrimp mixture, pasta, and milk mixture in a large bowl; toss gently.

Step9,

Spoon onto serving plates; serve with lemon wedges. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Yield: 6 (1 1/3 cup) servings.