Pasta With Four Cheeses8 oz. vermicelli noodles
1/4 C. sharp white cheddar cheese (you can get this at Walmart)
1/4 C. brie cheese
1 to 2 T. dry white wine
1/2 C. ricotta cheese
1/4 to 1/2 C. Parmesan, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish: finely sliced fresh chives or scallion and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add noodles and cook until done about 6 to 7 minutes or according to package directions.
Meanwhile, dice your cheddar and brie into 1/4 inch cubes. Combine the cheeses (half of the Parmesan) and minced garlic with the white wine and ricotta in the top of a double boiler or in a microwave proof container that is large enough to accommodate the cooked pasta. If you are using a double boiler, melt the cheese while the pasta is cooking, if you are using a microwave you can wait until the pasta is done. When the pasta is done, drain, pat dry, and toss it with the melted cheese. Or is you are using a microwave oven, heat the cheese for 1 minute. Whisk it vigorously and return it to the microwave for 20 seconds. Add the drained pasta to the melted cheese, right in the microwave dish, and toss. Season with lots of freshly ground pepper and scallion. Garnish with remaining Parmesan, chives or scallion, and black pepper.
Yield: 2 servings
Notes: When I made the Pasta With Four Cheeses recipe I added one more cheese. As if four wasn't enough. lol Actually, I still only used about 1 1/4 cup of cheeses altogether. I cooked approximately two cups of a mixture of macaroni, shells, and wheels to make it easier for my grandchildren to handle. The cheeses I used were Blue, Butterkaise, Feta, Brie and Parmesan. I blanched some baby red onions to add, and some cut up jumbo shrimp.
Radishes With Cilantro & Lemon
To go with my pasta dish, I sliced up some radishes and sautee'd them in butter with a tad bit of olive oil then after draining I tossed the slices in lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
1/4 C. sharp white cheddar cheese (you can get this at Walmart)
1/4 C. brie cheese
1 to 2 T. dry white wine
1/2 C. ricotta cheese
1/4 to 1/2 C. Parmesan, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish: finely sliced fresh chives or scallion and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add noodles and cook until done about 6 to 7 minutes or according to package directions.
Meanwhile, dice your cheddar and brie into 1/4 inch cubes. Combine the cheeses (half of the Parmesan) and minced garlic with the white wine and ricotta in the top of a double boiler or in a microwave proof container that is large enough to accommodate the cooked pasta. If you are using a double boiler, melt the cheese while the pasta is cooking, if you are using a microwave you can wait until the pasta is done. When the pasta is done, drain, pat dry, and toss it with the melted cheese. Or is you are using a microwave oven, heat the cheese for 1 minute. Whisk it vigorously and return it to the microwave for 20 seconds. Add the drained pasta to the melted cheese, right in the microwave dish, and toss. Season with lots of freshly ground pepper and scallion. Garnish with remaining Parmesan, chives or scallion, and black pepper.
Yield: 2 servings
Notes: When I made the Pasta With Four Cheeses recipe I added one more cheese. As if four wasn't enough. lol Actually, I still only used about 1 1/4 cup of cheeses altogether. I cooked approximately two cups of a mixture of macaroni, shells, and wheels to make it easier for my grandchildren to handle. The cheeses I used were Blue, Butterkaise, Feta, Brie and Parmesan. I blanched some baby red onions to add, and some cut up jumbo shrimp.
Radishes With Cilantro & LemonTo go with my pasta dish, I sliced up some radishes and sautee'd them in butter with a tad bit of olive oil then after draining I tossed the slices in lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
Note: Fresh Lemon Zest would really look terrific on this dish as well.
1 comment:
The more cheese the better! Looks wonderful.
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