COUNTRY STYLE PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the shallots and garlic until translucent. Sprinkle over the turmeric and add the lentils. Pour over the stock and simmer gently for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente.
• After 5 minutes, add the spinach and tomatoes to the lentils, and add a little of the pasta cooking water if needed.
• Stir the cream into the sauce and season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Stir through the drained pasta. Divide between bowls and serve sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Steps:

• Bring 3 qts. water to boil in large pan. Add spaghetti and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Add garlic and cook until golden. Discard garlic pieces. Garlic should be smashed with the flat side of knife, not minced if you wish lighter garlic flavor. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and 2 Tblsp. parsley to skillet and cook until shrimp turn pink, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Drain cooked spaghetti and add to skillet, along with parmesan cheese. Place mixture in warmed serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon parsley. Serve at once with tossed salad and garlic bread.