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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

BRIO TUSCAN GRILL® PASTA MEDITERRANEAN


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Brio Tuscan Grill Pasta Mediterranean

1 ounce olive oil
2 ounces cremini mushrooms,sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon basil, julienned
1 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon caramelzed onion
3 ounces vegetable stock
1 tablespoon Feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons herb butter
Salt and pepper to taste

7 ounces Penne pasta, cooked (about 2 1/2 cups dry, uncooked)
1 ounce spinach
1 tablespoon Feta cheese
1 teaspoon Pinenuts

Heat oil in pan. Add mushrooms, garlic, basil, sundried tomatoes and onions and saute. Add vegetable stock, feta and herb butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Cooked pasta according to package directs and drain. Add drained pasta to pan with spinach. Stir to combine, Place in a bowl.
Garnish with Feta cheese and pinenuts.


Herb Butter
In small bowl, blend 1/2 cup softened butter 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon each chopped fresh basil, thyme, parsley, minced rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon Greek oregano.

Caramelize Onions
Cook time: 30-40 minutes
1/4 medium onion
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or butter vegetable oil combination

Slice onions into 1/4-inch wide rings.
Heat butter or combination of butter and oil in heavy skillet.
Add onions and a small amount of sugar and slowly cook over medium heat.
Cook until onions are caramel colored, stirring often, 30 to 40 minutes.
When serving with meat loaf add a splash of red wine at the end of cooking, stirring to deglaze the pan.

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