Gf Build Your Own Pasta Bundle Recipe
Choice of Pasta: Tagliatelle, Rigatoni, Malfadine, Spinach Pappardelle. Choice of Sauce: Parmesan Cream, Pesto Cream, Princess Sauce, Sacred Pepper Signature Marinara. Choice of Protein: Chicken, Shrimp, Meatball, Italian Sausage.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Protein
Garnishes
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta of your choice (Tagliatelle, Rigatoni, Malfadine, or Spinach Pappardelle) to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Cooking Protein
- 4
Prepare Protein
Choose your protein (Chicken, Shrimp, Meatballs, or Italian Sausage) and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Cook Protein
In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chosen protein until fully cooked: Chicken (6-7 minutes), Shrimp (3-4 minutes), Meatballs (10-12 minutes), or Italian Sausage (8-10 minutes).
Making Sauce
- 6
Heat Sauce
In a separate saucepan, heat your choice of sauce (Parmesan Cream, Pesto Cream, Princess Sauce, or Sacred Pepper Signature Marinara) over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the saucepan with the heated sauce. Mix well to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 8
Add Protein
Once the pasta is coated in sauce, add the cooked protein and gently toss everything together.
Final Touches
- 9
Plate and Garnish
Serve the pasta in bowls or on plates, garnishing with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and cracked black pepper to taste.