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CREAMY PESTO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, cold water, heavy cream, salt, pepper, fusilli pasta, cherry tomato, grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella ball

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
½ cup pine nuts
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, grated
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup cold water
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
12 oz fusilli pasta, al dente
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 oz mozzarella ball

Steps:

  • To make the pesto, mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, cold water, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 30 seconds. Add in olive oil. Process until combined, set aside.
  • Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-4 minutes before the package instructs for cook time, then drain pasta.
  • Halve cherry tomatoes.
  • In a skillet or casserole pan, mix fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
  • Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella balls.
  • Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until mozzarella has melted.
  • Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1234 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 89 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHEESY PESTO TWISTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Pesto Twists Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: puff pastry, fresh pesto, mozzarella cheese, egg, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Provided by Matthew Cullum

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sheets puff pastry
6 oz fresh pesto
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180°C).
  • Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and spread the pesto evenly over it, leaving a small amount of room at the edges. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and place another sheet of puff pastry on top, making a sandwich.
  • Cut into thin strips with a sharp knife. Grab both ends of each strip, press down firmly to seal the edges and twist.
  • Transfer onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, and brush with beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the parmesan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CROQUETTE MOZZARELLA STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY



Croquette Mozzarella Sticks Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: russet potato, garlic, fresh flat-leaf parsley, grated parmesan cheese, large eggs, salt, black pepper, mozzarella cheese, all-purpose flour, plain breadcrumbs, oil, marinara sauce, fresh parsley

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb russet potato, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
4 large eggs, beaten, divided
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
12 sticks mozzarella cheese, halved crosswise
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
oil, for frying
marinara sauce, for serving
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot with enough cold water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until there are no large chunks left.
  • Add the garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, 1 beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Take a spoonful of potatoes and form into a patty.
  • Place a cheese stick in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
  • Arrange the formed croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Place the flour, 3 remaining eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, shaking off any excess; then dredge in the egg and the bread crumbs.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Fry the croquettes for 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Transfer the croquettes to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain the excess oil.
  • Let cool for a few minutes as they will be HOT.
  • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve with marinara sauce alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 0 grams

PULL APART CHEESY PESTO BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Pull Apart Cheesy Pesto Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: strong bread flour, salt, yeast, warm water, extra virgin olive oil, pesto, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups strong bread flour, plus more for dusting
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon yeast
⅔ cup warm water
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, plus a tiny bit for greasing
⅔ cup pesto
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, salt, and yeast together, then form a well in the centre. Add the water and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and stir until the mixture holds together.
  • Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes.
  • Put the dough into a bowl greased with olive oil, cover with cling film, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Knead the dough again for another minute or so, then form the mixture into 18 even-sized balls.
  • Coat each dough ball in a generous helping of pesto.
  • Place the dough balls into a large cake tin, cover and rise for another hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C.)
  • Cover the dough balls with the cheddar and mozzarella.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1106 calories, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 1 gram

MARINATED MOZZARELLA



Marinated Mozzarella image

I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made ahead to free up time later. I serve it with pretty frilled toothpicks for a festive look. -Peggy Cairo, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (trace sugars, Fiber trace fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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