Deano’s Pasta has delighting Boston-area restaurant diners for almost 60 years. Made with 100% semolina dough, we are proud to sell their creative, hand-crafted pastas and sauces at Chip-in Farm. Watch the youtube video here:

 

Here’s one of our favorite Deano’s family recipes. It uses just four ingredients and one pan, and is ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for a busy weeknight or lazy weekend!

 

Deano’s Pesto Pasta

 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

 

• 1 lb. of your favorite Deano’s Slow-Dried Pasta such as Fioretti
• 8 oz. Deano’s Basil Pesto Sauce
• 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 3-4 cups of water
• Optional: Ingredients for a tossed salad

 

Instructions:

1. Pour the dried pasta into a 12” pan and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium- high to maintain a healthy simmer.
2. While the pasta is cooking, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and make the tossed salad. Make sure to keep your eye on the pasta, stirring occasionally and adding water to cover as needed.
3. Cook the pasta 10 – 15 minutes, until it’s al dente. There should be about ½” of water left in the pan. Drain any excess into the sink.
4. Reduce heat to and stir in the pesto. Add a few spoonfuls at a time to taste. Any leftovers can be frozen.
5. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and fold in the tomatoes, blend and serve.

 

A delicious family meal can be as simple as combining a big green salad with a package of Deano’s stuffed pasta and a container of their prepared sauce. Our Farm Store stocks a variety of products, though availability will vary depending on demand. The pairing guide below provides some meal-time inspiration on those days that you don’t feel like cooking.

 

All-Natural Marinara Sauce – Vine-ripened fresh tomatoes, olive oil, market basil, roasted garlic, onions and a touch of salt.

 

• Spinach Florentine Agnolotti
• Seafood Ravioli
• Spinach & Garlic Tortolloni
• Kale & Parmesan Ravioli
• Eggplant Ravioli
• All Cheese Ravioli and Tortellinis
• All Gnocchis
• Stuffed Shells
• Any dried pasta

 

Fresh Basil Pesto – Basil, olive oil, pecorino, romano, pine nuts, fresh garlic, and salt.

 

• All Cheese Ravioli and Tortellinis
• All Gnocchis
• Stuffed Shells
• Any dried pasta

 

We’d love to learn about your favorite quick and easy pasta recipes, please share in the comments below!