Traditional pasta cooking technology involves cooking them in a pan, but this is not the only way. Pasta can also be fried - then they become something similar to pies or pasties. They will be even tastier if they are supplemented with vegetables and sauce. Pasta with vegetables in a frying pan can be made even in the post, and vegetarians will like it. A dish prepared in such an unusual way turns out so tasty and satisfying that it is unlikely that anyone will be sad because of the lack of meat in it.
Cooking Features
It is easy to boil the pasta in the pan, but even this simple task is not easy for everyone. It is necessary to slightly break the technology or just gape, and the contents of the pan will stick together or boil down, turning into a little appetizing shapeless mass. But do not think that if it is so difficult to cook the pasta correctly in the traditional way, it will be even more difficult to make it using non-standard technology. In the pan macaroni, many succeed even better than in the pan. But this process also has its subtleties.
- Frying spaghetti or vermicelli in a frying pan will not be easy. Horns, feathers and similar products are more suitable for this purpose.
- Preference should be given to durum wheat pasta. First, they are more useful. Secondly, they better keep their shape.
- There are three technologies for cooking pasta in a pan. The first option is close to the traditional: pasta boiled until half cooked and laid out in a pan with roasted vegetables, fried with them until ready. The second technology involves joint roasting pasta and vegetables. There is also an option when macaroni and vegetables are cooked separately, and then connected.
- Pasta should be spread on a well-heated pan with boiling oil. Only then they will not burn and will be covered with a ruddy crust.
- If you fry not boiled until half cooked, but dry macaroni, after they are browned, they will have to be stewed. To do this, they are poured with water (preferably hot) and stewed under a lid until it is evaporated. If there is too much water, it can be evaporated by lifting the lid and increasing the intensity of the flame. But it is better not to overdo it with liquid at once, but pour water as needed in small portions.
- To extinguish the pasta, you can use not only water, but also broth, then they will be even more delicious.
Pasta goes well with a variety of vegetables, so there are many recipes for cooking and frying.
Fried pasta with vegetables and tomato paste
Composition:
- macaroni - 0, 25 kg;
- water - 2-2, 5 l;
- carrots - 80 g;
- onions - 80 g;
- sweet pepper - 100 g;
- tomato paste - 40 ml;
- salt, spices - to taste;
- refined vegetable oil - 60 ml.
Method of preparation:
- Boil water, add salt, add pasta, stir. Cooking time should be two times less than that indicated on the package.
- Throw the pasta in a colander. Return to the pan, add a spoonful of oil, mix.
- Scrape, wash carrots. Grate it with a grater with large holes.
- Free onions from the husk, cut into small cubes.
- Remove seeds from pepper. Cut the flesh into small squares.
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, fry the onions and carrots until the onions are golden in color.
- Add pepper and tomato paste, spices and salt, stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pasta to the vegetable pan. Fry the products together, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from burning, for about 10 minutes.
It remains to shift the pan-fried pasta on plates and serve. Vegetables make the dish juicy and appetizing.
Pasta Stewed with Vegetables in a Frying Pan
Composition:
- macaroni - 0, 25 kg;
- tomatoes - 150 g;
- onions - 100 g;
- garlic - 2 cloves;
- refined vegetable oil - 60 ml;
- salt, spices - to taste;
- water - how much will leave.
Method of preparation:
- Tomatoes, after pouring boiling water, peel the skin off. Cut tomato pulp into small cubes.
- Chop the garlic cloves.
- Peel the onions and cut into small cubes.
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, fry the garlic until it starts to darken.
- Remove the garlic, put the onion in its place, lightly browns it.
- Add the onions to the tomatoes, fry them with the onions for 5 minutes.
- Put the pasta in the pan. On medium heat, fry them for 3-4 minutes, stirring.
- Pour in a glass of warm water, salt and spices.
- Reduce heat, cover the pan with a lid. Simmer the pasta until the water has evaporated. Check their readiness. If they are not ready, add some more hot water and simmer further. Do not forget to sometimes open the lid and stir the pasta, so that they do not burn.
When served, fragrant pasta can be sprinkled with fresh herbs, then they will become even more appetizing.
Pasta fried in a pan with vegetables
Composition:
- macaroni - 0, 2 kg;
- onions - 150 g;
- carrots - 100 g;
- daikon - 100 g;
- celery root - 100 g;
- canned green peas - 100 g;
- hard cheese - 100 g;
- water, refined vegetable oil - how much will go;
- salt, spices to taste.
Method of preparation:
- In a frying pan with a good non-stick coating, pour in a couple of tablespoons of butter and heat it.
- Fry the pasta over medium heat, stirring for about 5 minutes.
- Pour a glass of hot water to them, add some salt, cover with a lid. Reduce heat, leave to stew until ready. Periodically lift the lid, mix, while checking the readiness of pasta and the presence of water.
- Wash, peel the vegetables. Finely chop the onion. Grind carrots, daikon and celery.
- In a second pan, heat a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil, fry, stirring, vegetables for about 10 minutes, until soft.
- Add green peas. Cook the vegetables with him for another 5 minutes.
- Combine vegetables with macaroni, add finely grated cheese to them, mix.
Arrange dishes on plates, sprinkle with chopped greens and invite the household to the table. Almost certainly, none of them will complain that there is no meat in the dish.
Peas for the preparation of this dish can be used not only canned, but also fresh, frozen. Then, before adding to other vegetables, it will have to be boiled until half cooked.
Pasta with vegetables and mushrooms in a frying pan
Composition:
- macaroni - 0, 2 kg;
- carrots - 100 g;
- onions - 100 g;
- fresh champignons - 100 g;
- salt, pepper to taste;
- refined vegetable oil - 40-60 ml;
- water - 2 l.
Method of preparation:
- Boil the pasta in salted water until half cooked, drain in a colander.
- Peel and chop the carrots. Peel the onion and chop the onion.
- Wash mushrooms, pat dry. Cut into strips.
- Heat the oil (20-40 ml) in a deep frying pan, fry vegetables and mushrooms until liquid evolved from the champignons will evaporate from the pan.
- Add a little oil, put the pasta in the pan to the mushrooms and vegetables.
- Fry foods, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is fully cooked.
The dish for this recipe is tasty, nourishing and appetizing. It can be served as a side dish or as an independent dish.
Pasta cooked with vegetables in a pan, have a unique taste. There are many recipes for this dish, so you can find an option that will appeal to even the most fastidious gourmet.
