Wednesday, July 30, 2014

The Incredible, Edible Gluten Free Food Fare

We at Viviana Foods feel privileged and are excited to be a part of this show, there is some amazingly good tasting gluten free food.  If you're a "gluten free foodie" this show is one sure to delight your pallet.  If you go, stop by our booth and say hello, we'll be sampling our certified gluten free pasta and would love to meet you!


Monday, July 28, 2014

Southwestern Penne with Sausage


Southwestern Penne with Sausage

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:
1 - 8oz package Viviana Southwestern Blend Penne
3 - spicy sausages (chicken or vegetarian)
1/2 cup - roasted corn (frozen or fresh)
1.5 Tbsp - extra virgin olive oil
To taste - salt and black pepper

Directions:
1.) Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat.  Bring to a boil.

2.) Heat a large frying pan on the stove over medium heat.  Slice the sausages on a bias.  Add the extra virgin olive oil to the pan and allow to heat.  Once warm, add the sausage.  Add the frozen roasted corn when the pasta is nearly done cooking.

3.) Add the Viviana Southwestern Blend Penne to the pot and cook until al dente.  Drain using a colander, and rinse throughly with warm water.  Add the pasta to the sausage frying pan and mix until evenly coated.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4.) Serve immediately and enjoy!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Viviana July Seasonal Recipe

Fresh green beans are tasty and fresh this time of year, and it is a nice break from frozen or canned green beans that are more common.















Green Beans and Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine

Ingredients:  
   Serves 3-4
1 8 oz package - Viviana Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine
1/4 lb - fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
1 cup - cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved
1.5 Tbsp - extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp - red pepper flakes (optional)
To taste - salt and black pepper
 
Directions:
1. Heat a large pot of water (minimum of 1 gallon) on the stove over high heat.  Once boiling, add the Viviana Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine.  Cook until al dente and rinse thoroughly using a colander.
2. Heat a large frying pan on the stove over medium heat. Once hot, add the green beans, red pepper flakes, and extra virgin olive oil.  Cook the green beans until they nearly tender and add the halved cherry tomatoes.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and cook until the pasta is finished.
3.  Add the cooked Viviana Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine to the green bean pan and mix until the pasta is evenly coated.  Season to taste and enjoy!