Best Spaghetti Bianca Recipes

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BOLOGNESE BIANCO



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It may sound odd to make a Bolognese sauce without tomatoes, but this white version is deep with flavor from aromatics and herbs, white wine, and a little garam masala, an Indian spice blend that mimics the spices used in Tuscany. Cream adds body and richness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely diced (about a cup)
1 medium carrot, finely diced (about a heaping 1/2 cup)
2 stalks celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 ounces pancetta, finely diced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 pound ground beef (85/15)
1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 piece Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind (optional)
1 pound ziti rigate, rigatoni or penne, cooked in generously salted water
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, pancetta, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until the pancetta is rendered and cooked, and the vegetables are completely tender and golden, 16 to 18 minutes. (If the vegetables are browning too quickly, lower the heat.)
  • Add the ground beef, ground pork and the garam masala and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is completely broken up and cooked through, and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cream, and the cheese rind if using and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the flavors come together, about 45 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and cheese rind, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the Bolognese Bianco tossed with the pasta and more grated Parmigiano.

HOMEMADE PASTA RECIPE (VEGAN, EASY)



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This quick and easy Homemade Pasta Recipe can be made without a noodle machine or eggs in a few simple steps. There's also an option for how to make green Spinach Pasta.

Provided by Bianca Zapatka

Categories     Appetizer     Basics     Lunch & Dinner     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¼ cup all-purpose or spelt flour (or gluten-free flour, if needed)
1 cup semolina flour (or sub more regular flour)
½ tsp salt
¾ cup water
2 tsp olive oil
3 oz spinach (fresh or frozen)

Steps:

  • *Note: Please watch the recipe video for visual instruction! Also, I highly recommend measuring the ingredients in grams rather than cups!

SPAGHETTI BIANCA



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This is a "quick and easy" recipe, with a gourmet touch! This can be prepared in little more time than it takes the spaghetti to cook. Although I don't remember the name of the cookbook I copied this from years ago, I do know it was published in the late 1950's and was geared towards gourmet cooking done quickly. A big plus-you...

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb spaghetti or spaghettini
5 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
6 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp olive oil
3-5 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
2 c cream
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp rosemary
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 and 1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. While the spaghetti is cooking in rapidly boiling, salted water - 10 to 12 minutes should make it tender, especially if using spaghettini, finely chop the parsley. Melt the butter in a large saucepan; add the olive oil.
  • 2. When butter mixture is hot, add the minced garlic and cook over low heat - do not let it burn. Add the parsley, cream, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper and continue to cook over a low heat. Continue to cook over low heat until spaghetti is done.
  • 3. Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet. *It may not look super appetizing at this point, but presevere! Add a little bit of cheese at a time, stirring it well into the mixture with a wooden spoon, keeping the heat low. By the time all of the cheese is added, it will look quite appetizing, and will taste even better than it looks! Serve at once, sprinkled with additional grated cheese and/or parsley, if desired.

PASTA WITH SPINACH, BEANS AND PANCETTA



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This is wonderful pasta with tons of flavor. It is incorporates a lot of different flavors but is well worth the little bit of extra time to make it. The white beans make for a very hearty creamy flavor along with the pancetta, and the spinach makes for a great light addition to the pasta. I hope you give this a try.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb oricchette pasta (little ears or bow tie would work fine or small shells)
2/3 cup pancetta, diced
1 onion, medium and finely chopped
20 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cans)
5 plum tomatoes (lightly seeded and chopped)
5 -6 ounces Baby Spinach (1 bag of fresh spinach)
5 teaspoons of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust as to how much heat you want)
1/2 cup dry white wine (chardonney or chablis)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, to (1 to saute the vegetables, 2 for the spinach)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bean sauce -- In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and saute the pancetta until lightly brown. Then add the onion, red pepper flakes and continue cooking until the onion is slightly soft and translucent. Then add the beans, salt and pepper, wine, chicken broth, and parsley. Simmer 10-15 minutes on low. Mash up the beans slightly with a fork. The beans will naturally thicken the sauce.
  • Pasta -- While the beans cook, start cooking your pasta according to directions.
  • Spinach -- Now . while the beans simmer and the pasta cook, lets make the spinach. In a large skillet heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter. Add the garlic and cook just a minute until lightly browned, then add the tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes until they start to break down. Next, add the spinach and cook until lightly wilted just a couple of minutes, not too long. Add additional salt and pepper and cook until spinach is slightly wilted.
  • Combine -- Drain the pasta, (reserve a little of the water) and toss with the bean mixture, parmesan cheese, and the spinach mixture. Add a little of the pasta water if you would like a little more sauce. I also like to drizzle just a bit of good olive oil the top. ENJOY!
  • Some good toasted baguettes are perfect with this. Just topped with a little olive oil is all.

SPAGHETTI WITH SPINACH, PEAS, AND HERBED RICOTTA



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A vegetarian pasta that's just right for spring dinner. This 30-minute recipe calls for long strands of spaghetti to be tossed with spinach, peas, sweet onion, and topped off with a dollop of lemony basil ricotta.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces whole-milk ricotta (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus whole leaves for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 sweet onion, such as Vidalia, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
12 ounces fresh spinach, tough stems removed, cut into 2-inch pieces (6 cups)
12 ounces spaghetti
1 cup fresh or frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, lemon zest and juice, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add spinach; season generously and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Add peas; cook 1 minute more. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Add pasta, peas, and 3/4 cup ricotta mixture to skillet.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir, adding enough reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce; season to taste. To serve, dollop pasta with remaining ricotta mixture, drizzle with more oil, and sprinkle with basil leaves.

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