subject: Easy Pasta Recipes Ideas [print this page] Just before it is time to replenish groceries, you may find it a trying task to create a meal worth eating. Easy pasta recipes however can help you use the goods that are right in your cabinet and refrigerator even when the stocks are running low. With one box or bag of pasta and a little ingenuity you can create a veritable feast.
With a little ingenuity you can pull a treasure trove of ingredients from your cabinet and refrigerator. Take an inventory of the dried spices and herbs in your cabinet. Check the produce bins for fresh veggies and mushrooms that you can use as flavorful additions. Also take out jars of green olives or artichoke hearts.
When you are making a pasta that is based upon everything left in the refrigerator, one of the best types of pasta to use is spiral shaped pasta, or elbow macaroni. Bow tie, or most other types of pasta will do just fine however. Boil you pasta in a large pot of water with a dash of salt. You can also add a splash or two of olive oil, but if you haven't got any don't worry about it. When the pasta is at the desired tenderness, drain it and set it aside. The cooking time will vary from pasta to pasta but this should usually take between 8 and 12 minutes.
There are numerous ways to dress the pasta up. Simple palates might up for a bit of melted butter and a light dusting of a grated hard cheese. Pasta is without a doubt a great way to make use of the last bits of everything after your household has demolished the groceries.
Just before shopping the refrigerator is filled with near empty jars, a few corner slices of hard salami, and bottles with a few drizzles of oil or dressing left. These are great additions to the produce that you have decided to include. You can create pasta salad with sliced or cubed hard salami, cheddar, olives, green onions and carrot slivers. This can be mixed with the noodles along with the fresh cracked pepper, and served cold on a hot day.
If it is chilly outside and you want to serve something hot within you can make traditional macaroni and cheese with very little on hand. Melt two to three tablespoons of butter over medium heat. As it melts, sprinkle several tablespoons of flower into the pan. Allow the flower to slowly brown and then whisk one half cup of milk into the mixture. Add crushed garlic, salt and if you like it black pepper. Stir until the mixture is at a constant boil, and has a texture that is thick and smooth. Slowly add cubed, shredded, grated or sliced cheese in, whisking continuously until it has melted.
The greater of the variety of cheese that is used, the more unique the final flavor will be. By slow toasting the last piece or heal of the bread, you can create your own bread crumbs. Mix the cheese sauce with the pasta, top with bread crumbs and slow bake in a medium temperature oven for twenty minutes. You can garnish as you please and serve with cracked black pepper.
