Best Giadas Fusilli With Pecorino Romano And Black Pepper Recipes

Fusilli with Fresh Pomodoro image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1 pound fusilli pasta
1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes (about 4 large tomatoes)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 stems fresh basil, plus 1/4 cup chopped basil
1/2 cup fresh ricotta, plus more for garnish
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta 2 minutes less than the packaging suggests, about 8 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the flesh of the tomatoes, stopping when you are left with just the skin. Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the grated tomatoes, whole basil and 3/4 teaspoon salt to the hot oil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove the garlic and basil stems from the pot and stir in the ricotta. Add the pasta followed by the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir to combine and coat everything in the sauce.
Cook for another 2 minutes to finish cooking the pasta and thicken the sauce slightly, adding pasta water if the sauce ever looks too dry. Stir in the chopped basil and serve topped with additional ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Giada's Fusilli With Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper image

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories European

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

kosher salt
1 lb fusilli, ie. plain corkscrew
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
5 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped (5 ounces)
4 teaspoons fresh ground pepper, divided
salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese (6 ounces)
1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (8 ounces)
3/4 cup reserved pasta water

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove the garlic and discard. Add the spinach and 2 teaspoons pepper, and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the pasta. Add the Pecorino Romano cheese and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper, and toss until coated. *I did not add salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved cooking liquid and the mascarpone cheese until smooth. Pour over the pasta and toss until coated. Season with salt, if desired.
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and serve.
Serve with sliced summer tomatoes and a crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.9, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 38.8, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 16.3

Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Salt
1 pound linguine
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups very finely grated Pecorino Romano
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped arugula

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the linguine and cook until it is al dente, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Immediately toss the hot pasta in a large bowl with the butter to coat. While tossing the linguine, gradually sprinkle the cheese, pepper, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid evenly over the linguine to moisten. Add the arugula and toss to combine. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt. Divide the pasta among 6 plates and serve.