Best Monterey Chili Acini Di Pepe Recipes

SIZZLING CHICKEN PEPE

Steps:

• Preheat over to 325 degrees.
• Combine soups, milk, taco seasoning and green chilies in bowl.
• Make 2 layers of following ingredients in 9x13 inch glass baking dish: chips, cubed chicken, soup mixture and cheese.
• Bake for 1 hour.

MONTEREY CHILI ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• Saute onion and pepper in oil in a large saucepan until tender.
• Stir in beans, tomatoes and liquid, chili powder, oregano and cocoa.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
• Stir in acini de pepe and cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve topped with cheese.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• bring a pot of water to a boil, add acini di pepe and some salt, cook according to package directions until al dente, drain.
• mix with 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
• heat remaining oil in a skillet.
• add carrots and onion, cook for 8 minutes.
• add garlic, zucchini and peppers, season with salt and pepper to taste, saute 5 minutes.
• add wine and scrape up any brown bits.
• add the pasta to the pan and stir, combining everything.
• remove pan from heat, stir in parsley, oregano, romano cheese. season with salt and pepper, serve.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for about 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Toss the pasta with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt. Fold in the tomatoes, pine nuts, radicchio, onion, and basil.
• Sprinkle with the feta cheese.
• Serve at room temperature.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• cook acini di pepe according to package directions, drain, and keep warm.
• heat oil and butter in a skillet.
• add garlic pepper flakes and scallions, and cook 2 minutes.
• add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes or so.
• add pasta back to skillet, add feta cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• serve.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH LEMON BUTTER AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
• Add the lemon juice, butter, zucchini and zest to the pasta. Stir gently. Serve hot.

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion and carrot; saute until tender about 5 minutes. Set a food mill over the saucepan and puree the tomatoes. (I just usually put in blender or food processor and puree). Add the chicken broth. Heat to simmering.
• Heat the cream in a small saucepan until simmering; gradually whisk into the tomato mixture; DO NOT BOIL.
• Add the acini di pepe and heat through. Add salt to taste.
• Sprinkle each serving with plenty of black pepper.