Fideo Penne with Chorizo and Kale

Fideo Penne with Chorizo and Kale

Fideo Penne with Chorizo and Kale

Fideo is a favorite pasta of Mexican cooking. The fine, thin pasta comes in coils, like angel hair pasta. It is typically sautéed in oil for a few minutes, then cooked directly in the sauce, rather than separately in water as is traditional with Italian pasta. However, spaghetti also works with the flavors of chorizo (the spicy Hispanic sausage), and the other sauce elements of this recipe. Finely chopped kale adds some greens without altering the tomato-chili flavors.  Recipe courtesy of Center for Ecoliteracy.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 DRIED ANCHO PEPPERS
  • 1 CUP HOT WATER
  • 2 TABLESPOONS EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
  • ½ ONION, FINELY CHOPPED
  • 1 GARLIC CLOVE, FINELY CHOPPED
  • 1 CUP LOW-FAT CHICKEN BROTH
  • 1 CUP WHOLE TOMATOES, COARSELY CHOPPED, WITH THEIR JUICES
  • 1 CUP KALE, STEMMED AND FINELY CHOPPED
  • KOSHER OR COARSE SALT
  • FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER
  • 4 OUNCES FIDEO OR WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI NOODLES
  • ½ POUND CHORIZO, COOKED AND CRUMBLED
  • 2 OUNCES QUESO FRESCO, CRUMBLES
  • ¼ CUP FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES

Instructions:

  1. PLACE THE ANCHO PEPPERS IN THE HOT WATER AND SOAK UNTIL SOFT, ABOUT 20 MINUTES.
  2. WHEN SOFT, REMOVE THE STEMS AND SEEDS AND CHOP INTO SMALL PIECES.
  3. SET ASIDE.
  4. DISCARD THE WATER.
  5. IN A MEDIUM, HEAVY-BOTTOMED SAUCEPAN, HEAT THE OIL OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT.
  6. ADD THE ONION AND SAUTÉ UNTIL SOFT, ABOUT 1 MINUTE.
  7. STIR IN THE GARLIC AND COOK 1 MORE MINUTE.
  8. ADD THE BROTH, TOMATOES, RESERVED PEPPERS, AND KALE.
  9. COVER AND REDUCE THE HEAT TO LOW.
  10. SIMMER FOR 15 MINUTES.
  11. TASTE AND SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER.
  12. BREAK THE FIDEO COILS INTO 3 OR 4 PIECES AND ADD DIRECTLY TO THE SIMMERING SAUCE, STIRRING THEM IN.
  13. COVER AND COOK UNTIL THE FIDEO IS TENDER AND MOST OF THE SAUCE ABSORBED, ABOUT 10 MINUTES.
  14. STIR IN THE CHORIZO.
  15. IF USING SPAGHETTI NOODLES, COOK SEPARATELY IN BOILING SALTED WATER.
  16. SERVE GARNISHED WITH THE CHEESE AND CILANTRO.

 

Serves 3-4

SUGGESTION: To change the flavor profile to Mediterranean, use mild Italian sausage

instead of chorizo, a few red pepper flakes instead of the soaked ancho peppers, and

garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley instead of queso fresco and cilantro.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: 504 calories, 32.5 g fat, 11g saturated fat, 0g trans

fat, 62 mg cholesterol, 1103 mg sodium, 759 mg potassium, 32.5 g carbohydrates, 3g fiber,

2g sugars, 23g protein (USDA)

© Copyright Center for Ecoliteracy. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

For more information visit www.ecoliteracy.org.

Photography: Craig Lee, http://craigleephoto.com

 


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Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Skillet Chicken Parmesan

A complete chicken and pasta dinner prepared in just one skillet—no colander needed. Boneless chicken breasts are topped with crushed garlic croutons as a clever way to avoid the breading and frying step in traditional Chicken Parmesan.

Check out this recipe from Del Monte – Skillet Chicken Parmesan

2 cans (14.5oz.ea.) Del Monte® No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes, not drained

1 can (8oz.) Del Monte® Tomato Sauce

1 can (14.5oz.) Del Monte® No Salt Added Cut Green Beans, drained

1½ tsps. dried oregano [or 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano], divided

½ tsp. garlic powder

8 oz. dry rotini pasta, (3 cups)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 1/2 lb.

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup finely crushed garlic croutons

Directions
  1. COMBINE DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO SAUCE, GREEN BEANS, 1 TSP. OREGANO, GARLIC POWDER AND 3/4 CUP WATER IN A DEEP 12-INCH SKILLET. BRING TO A BOIL; ADD PASTA, STIR AND REDUCE HEAT TO A SIMMER.
  2. PLACE CHICKEN BREASTS OVER PASTA. COVER AND SIMMER ON MEDIUM-LOW HEAT 10 MINUTES. TURN CHICKEN AND STIR PASTA. SPRINKLE CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN AND REMAINING OREGANO. COVER AND SIMMER ADDITIONAL 5 TO 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL PASTA IS DONE AND CHICKEN IS NO LONGER PINK INSIDE.
  3. SPRINKLE CHICKEN WITH CROUTONS BEFORE SERVING. GENTLY STIR PASTA AND SEASON TO TASTE WITH SALT AND PEPPER, IF DESIRED.
Serves 4
Prep Time – 5 minutes
Cook Time – 25 minutes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Pasta and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Pasta and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Pasta and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Serves: 6
 
Recipe from Red Gold. Low-fat, yet high in flavor, this vegetarian-friendly dish combines the texture of linguine with basil, oregano and parsley. Add some sliced zucchini, chopped onions and top it off with fresh Parmesan and you’ve got yourself a hit. Pasta and Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients
  • 1 (8 OUNCE) BOX LINGUINE, COOKED AND DRAINED
  • 1 TABLESPOON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
  • 2 GARLIC CLOVES, PRESSED
  • 1 MEDIUM ZUCCHINI, SLICED
  • 1 MEDIUM ONION, CHOPPED
  • 2 (14.5 OUNCE) CANS RED GOLD® DICED TOMATOES, DRAINED OR 2 (14.5 OUNCE) CANS RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES, DRAINED
  • ¼ CUP CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY
  • 1 TEASPOON DRIED BASIL
  • 1 TEASPOON DRIED OREGANO
  • SALT AND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
  • ¼ CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
 
Instructions
  1. HEAT OIL IN LARGE SKILLET. ADD GARLIC AND STIR-FRY FOR 15 SECONDS. ADD ZUCCHINI AND ONION, STIR-FRY 2 TO 3 MINUTES OR UNTIL VEGETABLES ARE CRISP-TENDER.
  2. ADD RED GOLD® DICED TOMATOES , PARSLEY AND SEASONINGS. HEAT 1 TO 2 MINUTES; STIRRING GENTLY UNTIL HEATED THROUGH. REMOVE FROM HEAT. STIR IN LINGUINE AND TOP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Antipasto Salad with Pasta

Antipasto Salad with Pasta

Antipasto Salad with Pasta

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Serves: 6
 
Enjoy antipasto as a salad with Red Gold or Redpack Italian flavored tomatoes, cauliflower, green pepper and mozzarella cheese flavored with mini pepperoni.
Ingredients
  • 8 OUNCES BOW TIES PASTA, COOKED, RINSED AND DRAINED
  • 2 (14.5 OUNCE) CANS RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC & OLIVE OIL, DRAINED
  • ¼ CUP LOW FAT ITALIAN DRESSING
  • 2 CUPS CAULIFLOWER FLORETS
  • ½ CUP MINI PEPPERONI
  • ½ CUP CHOPPED GREEN BELL PEPPER
  • ¾ CUP CUBED MOZZARELLA CHEESE
 
Instructions
  1. STIR TOGETHER RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC & OLIVE OIL AND DRESSING IN A LARGE BOWL. ADD PASTA AND ALL REMAINING INGREDIENTS; TOSS TO COMBINE AND COAT VEGETABLES WITH DRESSING.
  2. SERVE IMMEDIATELY OR REFRIGERATE UNTIL COLD.
 
 
 
 
 
 


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