Showing posts with label Rachel Ray Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rachel Ray Recipes. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Mushroom not-pot pies with cheesy parmesan crust



1 sheet puff pastry (9-inch square), thawed but cold
1 egg, beaten with a little water
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 baking potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt
4 cups chopped kale or swiss chard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, halved
3 cloves garlic, chopped
7 sprigs sage, thinly sliced
Pepper
1/2 cup marsala or cooking wine
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces ripe brie cheese, rind discarded, cut into small pieces

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. Roll out the puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Set aside four 2-cup bowls; invert 1 bowl onto the pastry and cut out 4 rounds. Place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and brush with the egg. Sprinkle with half of the parmigiano-reggiano cheese. Bake until golden, 12 minutes. Let cool.

2. In a large saucepan, add the potatoes and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, salt the water and cook until tender, 7 minutes. Add the kale and cook for 2 minutes; drain.

3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO and the butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 12 minutes. Add the garlic and sage; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the garlic is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Add the cream and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and fold in the brie and remaining parmigiano-reggiano until melted. Stir in the potatoes and greens. Fill the bowls with the mushroom mixture and top with the crust.
Photo from Rachel Ray Magazine

Friday, September 26, 2008

Pasta with hazelnut-spinach pesto



2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
Salt
1 pound whole wheat or whole grain penne rigate pasta
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1 sprig rosemary
1/4 cup peeled hazelnuts, toasted
12 ounces spinach, woody stems discarded
Pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water.
3. While the pasta is working, in a small saucepan, heat the EVOO, garlic and rosemary sprig over medium-low heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then discard the rosemary and pour the oil and garlic into a food processor. Add the nuts and spinach and process into a thick paste. Season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg, if using.
4. Stir the pasta cooking water into the caramelized onions, then stir in the pesto. Add the pasta and cheese and toss to combine.