Filipino Pasta Recipes

                                                                                         

Pop into any party and chances are there’s a large helping of pasta on everyone’s plate. Next to rice and pancit, pasta is no doubt one of the most popular party foods in the Philippines. That’s why you’ll find it in most Filipino food chains, although it’s not considered fast food anywhere else in the world. Yes, it’s not exactly part of Filipino cuisine, but we’ve found ways to make it fit in with our tastes.

But if you’ve been to enough parties, you’ll notice there’s hardly any variety in Filipino pastas. There seems to be a standard: the sauce has to be bright red, there’s got to be hot dogs in, and you have to be generous with the cheese. But nothing’s keeping you from breaking the rules. If you want to surprise your guests at your next party, try one of these pasta Filipino recipes.


Chicken Lasagna

This is a rich pasta dish perfect for those really special occasions. You can serve it with garlic bread like other pasta recipes, or serve with a light potato salad on the side.

Ingredients
8-10 lasagna sheets, cooked
2 cups chicken meat, cooked and diced
1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp basil
½ cup half and half
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup ricotta cheese, shredded
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
parmesan cheese to taste
salt and pepper to taste

About the author:
Carlo Villamayor is the owner and co-author of the Filipino food blog, Kusina.ph. A devoted cook, he makes it his personal mission to spread the joy of Filipino food recipes with food lovers the world over. Bon appetit!


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