Best Marco Polo Pasta Recipes

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PASTA MARCO POLO



Pasta Marco Polo image

This is a spicy sesame linguine that pairs well with Thai food. If you can't find spicy sesame linguine, any fine noodle can be substituted.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     Asian

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sesame seeds
4 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
1 (12 ounce) bag of spicy sesame linguine

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of water on to boil for pasta.
  • Combine sauce ingredients and gently heat. Stir until thickened.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a small fry pan until fragrant. Do not over brown.
  • In the meantime, cook the pasta until tender but firm. Drain.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 1157, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 4.2

MARCO POLO PASTA



MARCO POLO PASTA image

Categories     Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 Jumbo Prawns (10-12 to a lb), cleaned & deveined / peeled
1 Clove of Garlic - minced
1 Shallot - minced
1/3 cup Dry White Wine
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tbsp. Butter
2 Roma Tomatoes or Heirloom - 1 cup chopped approx.
1 cup Spinach Leaves
1 tsp. Curry (or more per taste)
1 cup Manufacturing Cream
Salt & Pepper to taste
10 oz. cooked Fettuccine al Dente - drai ned - (keep hot boiling water on stove for later)

Steps:

  • 1. Place oil in hot fry pan - add chopped garlic & shallots. Add prawns - sauté till light pink and garlic and shallots are soft. Add wine and deglaze pan. Reduce and add butter. Let butter melt and add cream and curry powder - reduce. Add tomatoes and spinach leaves - toss. Add salt & pepper - taste for seasonings. Adjust. 2. Drop pasta in basket of hot water to warm, drain excess water and then place into cream mixture. Coat pasta till covered and silky. Divide with tongs into two pasta bowls - or into one platter to share. Top with prawns. Can sprinkle fresh grated parmesan cheese & fresh parsley flake or basil.

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