Best Spanish Pasta Toss Recipes

SPANISH CHORIZO SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water for later, then drain the remaining water, and set the pasta aside.
• Meanwhile, as the pasta water is heating, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/3 cup cheese, plus a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
• At the same time that you add the pasta to the boiling water, add the chorizo to a large sauté pan. Sauté over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally. Remove from heat, drain off excess grease, and leave the cooked chorizo in the pan.
• Once the pasta is drained and ready to go, transfer it immediately (you want the pasta to still be very hot!) to the sauté pan with the chorizo. Then slowly pour the sauce mixture into the pasta, while tossing the pasta continually with a pair of tongs, until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy and cooked. (It's very important that you toss the pasta while the sauce is being added, otherwise the eggs can scramble.) If you think that the sauce seems too thick, you're welcome to add in a bit of the reserved starchy pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
• Serve immediately, garnished with extra Manchego and black pepper, if desired.

ONE-PAN SPANISH GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Roughly mince the cloves from 1 head of garlic, roughly dice 1/2 onion, roughly chop 1 orange bell pepper and cut 1/2 zucchini into 1/4 inch (.635 cm) thick half moons
• Heat a large fry pan with a medium-high heat and add in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, after 1 minute add in the diced onion, chopped bell pepper and the zucchini, mix with the olive oil, after 5 minutes and the onion & zucchini is translucent, add in the minced garlic and continue to mix, after 1 minute add in a 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp (8 grams) finely chopped parsley and season generously with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add in 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth and 1/4 tsp saffron threads, mix and bring to a boil, then add in 2 cups penne pasta and give it one final mix
• After simmering for about 10 minutes and the broth has reduced by at least half, place a lid on the pan and lower the fire to a low-medium heat, simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat, finely shred in some Manchego cheese over the pasta and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!

FIVE INGREDIENT PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Place the pasta, beans, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic olive oil in a large bowl; toss gently until combined. Serve the remaining olive oil at the table to drizzle over individual servings.

PROSCIUTTO PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions, adding peas during the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper in oil until garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Stir in prosciutto., Drain linguine; add to skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

ITALIAN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions to al-dente, drain and set aside. Cook sausage coins in skillet until fully cooked, remove meat, leave drippings in pan and add the olive oil and garlic and sauté until garlic releases flavor, but not browned. Add zucchini, onion, squash and tomatoes and sauté until tender. Mix sausage and pasta with vegetables. Add salt and pepper. Top with cheese. Serve warm.

SPANISH PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and thyme.
• Stir in sliced olives and chopped tomatoes.
• Toss with pasta and serve.

TACO PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add meat sauce; mix lightly. Top with remaining ingredients.

SIMPLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large pot, heat olive oil and saute chicken, garlic, salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano until chicken is cooked.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss with pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.