Different recipes with Pasta and Rice

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Published: 02/24/2014 - Updated: 01/25/2016

• Author: Miriam Reyes

Some of the best side-dishes are prepared with pasta and rice. Pasta can have varied presentations and rice can be very versatile, but both are certainly very easy to find and recipes are easy to produce especially for those who like to try new recipes or those wishing to prepare a simple but flavorful dish at home. Any of these options is a sure-fire way to achieve this.

Cheesy Tortellini

Ingredients

• 1 pack of Tortellini
• 250g of Diced ham
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 cup of cream
• 2 tbsp. of Olive oil
• 200g of Manchego cheese
• 100g of parmesan cheese
• 2 portobello mushrooms
• 2 tbsp. of parsley
• Water
• Salt and Pepper (sufficient amount)

Preparation

1. Boil water with enough salt, a little oil and whole black pepper.
2. Add the pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, meaning that it is still slightly firm. Drain and reserve.
3. Chop the diced portobello mushrooms the same as the ham.
4. Sauté the ham in oil and add the portobello mushrooms, frying until tender.
5. Add milk, cream and season with salt and pepper.
6. Drain the cooked tortellini and combine with the creamy sauce.
7. Add the cheese at the last minute and chopped parsley as a garnish and extra flavour.

Rice with celery and apple

Ingredients

• 1 cup of rice
• 1 Apple
• 2 celery stick
• 1/2 Onion
• 200g of Beef
• 1 tsp. of chicken bouillon powder
• Salt and Pepper (sufficient amount)

Preparation

1. Chop the celery and onion finely and cut the apple into thin strips or slices.
2. Sauté the onion, celery and apple in a deep pan so the rice and water can be added later.
3. Add the rice and sauté until rice is light to lift it with a spoon – At this point the rice will not stick.
4. Add the ground beef and season the mix, letting the meat cook so that the remaining ingredients can be added.
5. Add 2 cups of water and season with the consommé, salt and pepper.
6. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice absorbs all the water and is cooked.

Beef Pasta Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 200g noodle
• 350g Beef
• 50g Butter
• 1 tsp. oil
• 1/2 an Onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 cup of mushrooms
• 2 cups of Chicken stock
• 1 cup of Cream
• 1 litre of Water
• Salt and Pepper (sufficient amount)

Preparation

1. Fillet or cut the mushrooms into quarters and finely chop the onion and garlic.
2. Heat the butter with the oil to prevent burning and sauté the onion and garlic, stirring constantly until translucent.
3. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté, season with salt and pepper, cook until mushrooms are tender.
4. Chop the meat into small pieces and add to the previous mixture, cook for about 7 minutes until meat changes color.
5. Add the chicken stock and cook until the meat is cooked.
6. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water and drain.
7. Lightly sauté the pasta in a little butter or oil to prevent drying and to inject flavor.
8. Serve portions of pasta with some sauce and meat.

• Miriam Reyes

  Miriam Reyes is a professional expert in nutrition and dietetics. She has more than 12 years of experience in caring for patients with overweight and eating problems. She studied at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), where she obtained a degree in nutrition. Linkedin profile.