Vegetarian Pasta Sauce Recipes
Leonard Said:
I am looking for some interesting pasta sauce recipes?We Answered:
Cilantro Pesto:1 clove garlic, cracked away from the skin
2 inches fresh ginger root, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 ounces, about 1/2 cup, macadamia nuts
1 lime, juiced
1 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 teaspoon coarse salt, eyeball it in palm of your hand
Blend in a food processor
Wild Mushroom Sauce:
* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 sprig marjoram, plus more for garnish
* 1/2 pound assorted wild mushrooms (golden chanterelle, shiitake, cremini, oyster, porcini, etc.), trimmed and sliced
* 1 cup mushroom stock, recipe follows
* 1 cup heavy cream
* Salt
* Freshly ground black pepper
* Grated Parmesan
Directions
In a large saute pan, over high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 1 minute, just until beginning to turn translucent. Add the marjoram and saute 1 more minute. Add the mushrooms and saute until they begin to brown and release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroom stock and reduce 5 minutes. Add the cream and reduce about 5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Cook 1lb of pasta until al dente. Drain and quickly toss with mushroom sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Divide onto serving plates and serve immediately garnished with marjoram sprigs.
Mushroom Stock:
2 cups veg. stock
1/2 cup mushroom trimmings, stems, or pieces
Combine the stock and mushrooms in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Strain.
Marilyn Said:
What pasta dish goes well with red wine?We Answered:
How about a linguine, tossed with sauteed diced tomatoes, fresh basil, oilve oil, garlic, salt,pepper and grated parmesan cheese?It is dee-licious!