Meaty Mushroom Pepper Pasta Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mini sweet peppers, garlic, onion, red and orange bell peppers, poblano and jalapeno and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions and peppers begin to darken, about 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate and set aside.
• Return the skillet to the heat and allow it to come back up to temperature. Turn off the heat and pour in the tequila. Turn the heat back on and let it cook for 1 minute while scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Add the broth, bring to a simmer and simmer until reduced slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the cream. Add the adobo sauce, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken, another 4 to 5 minutes.
• When the sauce is thick, add the vegetables to the skillet, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add salt, pepper and/or adobo sauce if needed.
• Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Transfer to bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and a few reserved mini pepper rings.

Steps:

• Saute bacon until crisp.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add onions and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add paprika and caraway, saute for 1 minute.
• Add beef and toss well, cook 3-5 minutes until beef is browned.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add stock and wine. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Remove cover and simmer 30 longer.
• Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil, and cook pasta according to package directions, drain , and set aside keeping warm.
• Whisk sour cream and flour together, add to meat mixture, and set aside keeping warm.
• Saute mushrooms in oil for 3 minutes.
• Add peppers and saute for another 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Top pasta first with beef mixture, then mushroom/ pepper mixture and sprinkle with bacon.

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook ground beef in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 min., stirring frequently. Add mushrooms; cook 5 min. or until beef is done and mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally; drain. Add pasta sauce and pepper; stir. Cook and stir on low heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Stir in cheese.
• Drain spaghetti. Add to sauce mixture in skillet; stir until evenly coated.

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, broth, parsley, brown sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente.
• Warm olive oil slowly.
• Add garlic, basil, oregano; heat gently for 10 minutes to allow flavours to mingle.
• Saute mushrooms, pepper, and tomatoes in the oil/herb mixture.
• Combine pasta and vegetable mix.
• Stir in freshly grated Parmesan.