Best Angel Hair Pasta With Portabellas Leeks And Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PORTABELLAS, LEEKS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a saute pan and heat over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
• Saute the leek for about 2 minutes until softened.
• Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
• Add the mushrooms and saute, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are wilted and the liquid they have given off has evaporated.
• Add the balsamic vinegar, stir well, and season with salt to taste.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add the pasta, stirring to make sure the pasta is well separated.
• Boil 2 to 3 minutes, until done.
• Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

ANGEL HAIR WITH BALSAMIC TOMATOES

Steps:

• Open the can of tomatoes.
• Do not drain, but dump the whole thing in a non-metallic bowl.
• Stir in the balsamic vinegar, black pepper, basil, and salt if you really think you need it.
• Most canned tomatoes have enough salt for this, and if you're using no-salt tomatoes, its probably because you're not SUPPOSED to have the salt.
• So drop the salt shaker, buddy.
• Let the tomatoes, et al, stand about 10 minutes.
• Sauté garlic in olive oil until translucent.
• Do not brown.
• Remove skillet from the burner, leaving garlic and oil in pan.
• Set aside.
• If you haven't already, put on a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
• A big pot, so it has lots of elbow room.
• People should stick together, not pasta.
• Hmmm, that should be a commercial.
• Drain the tomatoes, catching the juice in the skillet with the sauteed garlic.
• Bring this to a boil and then simmer until the liquid is reduced by about 1/3.
• It needs to do this in order to concentrate the flavors a bit.
• While the liquid is reducing, drop the pasta into the boiling water, and cook according to package directions, just until al dente.
• When the pasta is done, drain and keep hot if the sauce is not done yet.
• Once the liquid has reduced enough, add the tomatoes, and heat briefly.
• You want them to get HOT, not MUSHY.
• Pour all this over the hot pasta and toss.
• Serve immediately, nice and hot, passing parmesan to let everyone top their own.
• This goes nicely with my Green Bean Compromise and a tossed salad with my Extremely Bad Breath Garlic& Green Olive Dressing, but serve what you like.
• I won't mind.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR PASTA

Steps:

• Place hot pasta in a large bowl; stir in the green onions.
• Mix the mustard, parsley, basil, and black pepper into the vinegar.
• Whisk the olive oil into the balsamic vinegar mixture.
• Pour over pasta and mix well.
• Serve, or cover and chill up to next day.

PORTOBELLO ANGEL HAIR NESTS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add half of the garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside. , In the same skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from the heat. Add 1 tablespoon pesto; toss to coat. Stir in half of the onion mixture. Transfer to a bowl; keep warm., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, add mushrooms and butter to the skillet; cover and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add spinach; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar and remaining onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon pesto and remaining vinegar and garlic. Cook and stir until heated through. , Drain pasta; toss with remaining oil and pesto. On two plates, form pasta into a circle, leaving a hole in the center. Place mushrooms with spinach mixture in the center; top with chicken mixture. Drizzle with garlic pesto mixture. Sprinkle with Romano and Parmesan.

DELICIOUS ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the angel hair pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pimentos, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder to the oil and stir; cook until the herbs are heated and fragrant. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the mixture. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to evenly coat with the seasonings. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve hot.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH OYSTERS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, onion, and garlic; pour off excess drippings and transfer mixture to a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
• Add in the oysters; saute about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Sprinkle with seasonings; stir in wine and bring to a boil.
• Add oyster-wine mixture to casserole dish; add pasta and gently mix.
• Bake in a 375° oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.