Italian Recipes – Pasta

Cannelloni

Cannelloni Tomato Sauce4 tablespoons olive oil1 cup finely chopped onion4 cups canned tomatoes, coarsely chopped (reserve liquid)6 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon saltBlack pepper Heat oil in a 2- or 3-quart saucepan until a light haze forms over it Add onion and cook until soft Add tomatoes with liquid and […]

Pasta With Pesto Sauce

Pasta with Pesto Sauce (Pasta con Pesto) 2/3 cup packed coarsely chopped basil leaves1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 clove garlic10 ozs uncooked spaghetti or noodles2 tablespoons butter or margarine Place all ingredients except spaghetti and butter in blender container Cover […]

Pasta Provencal

Pasta Provencal 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 medium onion, minced2 plump fresh garlic cloves, peeled and minced1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes1 bay leaf parsley, snippedPinch of salt1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into matchstick pieces1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes in pur