Category: Pasta

8 oz Ziti or mostaccioli pasta 2 tb Olive oil 2 tb Balsamic vinegar 4 Cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c Thinly sliced fresh basil 1/2 c Pitted kalamata olives -OR- 4 oz Cn sliced & pitted black -Olives, drained 1 ts Drained capers, optional 1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes 4 lg Tomatoes, halved crosswise […]

1 tablespoon vegetable juice 2 small Japanese eggplants — cut crosswise into 1 1 large red bell pepper — cut into 4 or 5 larg 1 large green bell pepper — diced 2 medium zucchini — cut into 1/2-inch ch 1 small sweet potato — peeled and diced 1 large onion — coarsely chopped 5 […]

1 c Reduced chicken broth – (boil 2 cups down to 1) 1 tb Cornstarch 6 oz Peas in the pod, shelled 2 oz Carrots, cut into 1/4″ dice (approximately 1/2 cup) 2 oz Zucchini, cut into 1/4″ dice (approximately 1/2 cup) 2 oz Golden squash, cut into 1/4″ -dice (1/2 cup) 2 oz Button […]

2 ea Cucumbers 1/2 c Onions, chopped 8 oz Yogurt 1 ts Dill 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Dry mustard 1/4 ts Pepper, black 2 tb Vinegar, white Coarsely chop cucumbers. Combine cucumber and onion; set aside. In small bowl, stir together yogurt, seasonings, and vinegar; beat lightly with wire whisk until smooth. Stir 1/2 […]

1 pk Kudzu & Sweet Potato Pasta — (EDEN brand) 1 tb EDEN Toasted Sesame Oil* — *Hot Pepper 2 c Pea pods, chopped 1 md Red pepper — chopped 1 c Bean sprouts 1 bn Green onions — chopped 1/4 c Cilantro leaves (or more) — washed and chopped 2 tb Lime juice 1 […]

12 oz Uncooked spaghetti 1 pk Mr. Turkey Italian-Style -Smoked Sausage, or use -Mr. Turkey Smoked or -Polish Sausage, cut in 1/4″ -slices 1 pk French’s Zesty Pasta Sauce -Mix or use French’s -Italian Style Spaghetti -Sauce Mix 1 3/4 c Water 1 cn Tomato paste (8 oz) minutes. Cook spaghetti as package directs While […]

3/4 lb Chicken breast OR veal OR Canned tuna; chopped 2 tb Shallots; finely chopped 2 Plum tomatoes; chopped 1 ts Dried leaf sage; crumbled 1/4 ts Mace 1/4 c Parmeson or Romano cheese; Grated 1/2 c Parsley; chopped 1/2 ts Black pepper; coursely Ground 1 tb Brandy or dry sherry Pasta dough ———————————–SAUCE———————————– 2 […]

—–INGREDIENTS—– 1 lb Ziti or Mostaccioli – Pasta — , cooked and drained 3 lb Ricotta (low-fat) 1 1/3 c Grated Parmesan Cheese 2 (32 oz) Jars Spaghetti Sauce —–OR—– 2 qt Italian Homemade Sauce THIS IS VERY SIMPLE TO MAKE AND DO THE NIGHT BEFORE Cook the ziti or mostaccioli pasta until al dente. […]

3/4 c White wine 1/4 c Lemon juice 1/4 c Olive oil 2 tb Minced garlic 1/4 c Minced onions 1 ts White pepper 1/2 ts Ground coriander 2 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Squid; body cut into rounds, – tentacles left whole PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS except squid in a 1-quart pot and bring to […]

1/2 c Shelled fresh peas (about -1/2 lb unshelled) 1/2 lb Asparagus, trimmed, peeled -and cut on the diagonal -into 1-1/2″ pieces 8 tb Unsalted butter 1 1/4 c Heavy cream 1 Juice of lemon 1 ts Finely grated lemon rind Salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 lb Ziti or tubular pasta 3 Hearts of […]