Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Habanero Buffalo Chicken Linguini


Look, buffalo wings are delicious, but fried chicken, sauce, and ranch dressing aren't always the healthiest options. This recipe takes the flavors of buffalo wings thanks to our spicy Pastamore Habanero Linguini. The spice can be kicked up with a little extra hot sauce or red pepper flakes.

Ingredients:
1 12 ounce package Pastamore Habanero Linguini
12 ounces chicken breast, shredded
2 stalks celery
1 cup baby carrots
2 ounce reduced fat mozzarella cheese (or blue cheese)
1 Tbsp hot sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
To taste salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat. Once boiling, add Pastamore Habanero Linguini. Stir often.

2. Shred celery and carrots using grater or food processor.

3. Cook pasta until al dente and drain using a colander. 

4. Return pot to stove over medium-low heat. Add olive oil, chicken breast, and hot sauce, Mix well. Add cooked pasta and shredded vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat until warm.

5. Add cheese and milk and mix well (add water or more milk if needed). Plate and top with parsley.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Spicy Teriyaki Tofu with Couscous


Never tried couscous? Unsure what to do with tofu? What better way to get introduced to both of these ingredients in one single dish? The best part of tofu is that it takes on the flavor of sauces very well, and this means that our Pastamore Honey Ginger Teriyaki Marinade and Grill Sauce can really shine.

Ingredients:
1 block - extra firm tofu (14-16 oz)
2 Tbsp - Pastamore Honey Ginger Teriyaki Marinade and Grill Sauce
2 Tbsp - chili garlic sauce
2 cups - couscous
2 cups - water
1 Tbsp - olive oil
1/4 cup - fresh cilantro
1/2 - medium red onion
Juice of 1/2 lime
To taste - salt and black pepper
As garnish - sesame seeds

Directions:
1. Add 2 cups of water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add couscous and lime juice. Cover and remove from heat. Remove lid after 10-12 minutes and stir in olive oil and mix well. Set to side.

2. Slice onion. Cut block of tofu and in half and cut into 1/4-1/2" thick pieces.

3. Heat large non-stick pan on the stove over medium-low heat. Add tofu and onions, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cook until tofu is browned and flip tofu and stir onions. Cook until browned. Add Pastamore Honey Ginger Teriyaki Ginger Marinade and Grill Sauce and chili garlic sauce. Mix well and heat until warm.

4. Tear cilantro and add to rice. Season rice to taste with salt and black pepper and mix well.

5. Plate couscous and top with spicy tofu.

Easy Teriyaki Rotisserie Chicken


Sometimes you want a delicious dinner without a serious time commitment. Rotisserie chicken can be an easy way to start a meal, but the leftovers are never as good as when it was fresh. This simple dish can be used to spice up those leftovers or any other chicken leftovers you may have. Nothing like a simple, fast, and delicious meal thanks to our Pastamore Honey Ginger Teriyaki Marinade and Grill Sauce.

Ingredients:
2 cups - rotisserie chicken, shredded
2 Tbsp - Pastamore Honey Ginger Teriyaki Marinade and Grill Sauce
As garnish - sesame seeds
To taste - salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Shred chicken using fork or hands.

2. Heat large non-stick pan on the stove over medium heat. Once hot, add shredded chicken and cook until warm. Add 2 Tbsp Pastamore Honey Ginger Teriyaki Marinade and Grill Sauce and mix well. Adjust  seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.

3. Plate and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with rice and sauteed green beans.