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BALSAMIC PASTA PRIMAVERA



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This fresh primavera recipe can be made any time of year. Balsamic, garlic, and olive oil combine to make a delicious sauce for this medley of cremini mushrooms, red onion, and yellow squash. Goes great over whole grain spaghetti, or your favorite pasta. Top with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano.

Provided by docMAMA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces whole grain spaghetti
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 large yellow squash, halved and sliced
¼ red onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and pepper in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, squash, and onion. Cook for 3 minutes; stir in balsamic sauce mixture. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more, adding parsley during the last minute of cooking. Drain cooked pasta, add to the pan, and toss to coat with sauce. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 61.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON WITH ALFREDO PASTA PRIMAVERA



BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON WITH ALFREDO PASTA PRIMAVERA image

Categories     Pasta

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (45 mL)
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (15 mL)
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil leaves (30 mL)
1 tbsp Bertolli Olive Oil (15 mL)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 mL)
1/2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest (2 mL)
1 pkg Knorr Sides Plus Alfredo Pasta Primavera, prepared according to package directions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F (200° C). Line a baking sheet with foil and grease the foil lightly with oil. Place the fish, skin-side-down, on the prepared baking sheet. Whisk together the vinegar, honey, basil, olive oil, garlic and Dijon mustard. Brush half of the mixture over the salmon. Bake the fish, on the middle rack, basting with the remaining glaze, for 10 minutes. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until salmon is browned and flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with the prepared Alfredo Pasta Primavera.

BALSAMIC PASTA PRIMAVERA



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I made this up, inspired by a recipe from Food and Wine. While this looks like a lot of vinegar, don't worry! By boiling it, the acidity goes away and a thick, semi-sweet/savory syrup is left.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup broccoli, heads chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup spinach, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
salt
freshly grated pepper

Steps:

  • Boil a large pot of water for pasta, cook according to package directions. Drain and toss with 3 T butter.
  • In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-low heat. Boil, stirring constantly about 5-10 minutes or until balsamic has become the consistency of maple syrup. There should only be about 3-4 T left. Be careful not to burn,.
  • Meanwhile, place 1 T of butter in a skillet with onions and salt and pepper to taste. Stir fry onions over medium heat until transparent. Add broccoli and mushrooms along with 1/3 cup water. Cook, stirring every now and then for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender and water has evaporated.
  • Mix pasta, balsamic reduction, cooked veggies, raw spinach and cheese together. Serve and garnish with extra pepper and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 255.1, Carbohydrate 100.4, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 13.7

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