Best Blushing Italian Recipes

BLUSHING PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne as per package directions.
• In large skillet over medium heat, cook onions in butter for 8-10 minute
• Add thyme, basil, salt and cook 1 minute longer.
• Add 1/2 C cream, broth and tomato paste.
• Cook and stir until well blended.
• Combine flour and remaining 1/4 C cream until smooth.
• Gradually stir into onion mixture.
• Bring to boil, cook and stir continuously for 2 minutes to thicken.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
• Toss with noodles and additional Parmesan.

BLUSHING ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, warm the olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer until the water cooks out and the garlic becomes tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste with 2 more tablespoons water and cook to "fry" the paste for a minute in the oil, stirring. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook over medium heat until they soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream. Season with salt to taste. Keep warm.
• In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a rolling boil. Add a generous handful of salt. Bring the water back up to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring with a slotted spoon to make sure it does not clump or stick to the bottom, until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid and drain the pasta in a large colander.
• Add the hot pasta right from the colander to the skillet and toss to coat with the cream. Shut the heat off and allow the pasta to rest for 2 minutes. If too thin, gently warm and reduce over low heat for 1 to 2 additional minutes. If it becomes too thick, simply thin it out with some of the reserved pasta cooking liquid. Serve topped with the cheese.

BLUSHING ITALIAN

Steps:

• Pour in campari, gin and grapefruit juice into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a grapefruit slice.