Archive for the 'Pasta' Category

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Sour Cream Recipe

Posted on 24.09.08 by Chef 8:57 am

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Sour Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup macaroni, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • Paprika

Preparation:
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Basil Tuna Recipe

Posted on 21.07.08 by Chef 3:22 pm

Basil Tuna Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (8 oz) dried bow-tie pasta
  • 2 cups sliced summer squash or zucchini
  • 1 cup fat-free half-and- half or milk
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onion
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 1 12 oz tuna steak, cut into 1-inch pieced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation:
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Quick and Easy Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

Posted on 18.07.08 by Chef 10:38 am

Quick and Easy Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (6 oz.) uncooked penne
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs (unseasoned)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 14.5 ounce can of Italian style diced tomatoes
  • 1 small zucchini cut in to thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons cut ripe olives

Preparation:
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Rigatoni ala Baked Primavera Recipe

Posted on 15.07.08 by Chef 2:56 pm

Rigatoni ala Baked Primavera Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 8 Ounces rigatoni, cooked and drained
  • 2 large finely chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoons oil
  • 2 minced cloves garlic
  • 1 can tomatoes undrained (16 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ox)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained (10 oz)
  • 1 package frozen corn kernels, thawed (10oz)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Preparation:
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Pepper Beef Penne Pasta Recipe

Posted on 26.06.08 by Chef 11:07 am

Pepper Beef Penne Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 Pack Lean Minced Beef
  • 1/2 Yellow Pepper/Capsicum (diced)
  • 1/2 Red Pepper/Capsicum (diced)
  • 1/2 Green Pepper/Capsicum (diced)
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 5 Mushrooms (diced)
  • 2 Carrots (sliced then chopped)
  • 2 Tomatoes (diced)
  • 4-5 Mushroom (diced)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
  • Pinch Dried Jalapeños
  • Pinch Dried Chives
  • Pinch Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • 5 Tbsp Water
  • Few Drops Worcestershire Sauce
  • Penne Pasta

Preparation:
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Ziti with Tomato Olive and Pesto Recipe

Posted on 24.06.08 by Chef 11:31 am

Ziti with Tomato Olive and Pesto Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 batch pesto (or one container of your preferred brand)
  • 8 oz mixed cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 lb whole-wheat ziti, cooked

Preparation:
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Crock Pot Pasta with Eggplant Sauce Recipe

Posted on 24.06.08 by Chef 5:22 am

Crock Pot Pasta with Eggplant Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz.) can Italian style tomatoes, cut up, undrained
  • 1 can (6 oz.) Italian-style tomato paste
  • 1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives or pitted ripe olives, sliced
  • 2 TB chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cups hot cooked penné pasta
  • 1/3 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 TB toasted pine nuts, optional

Preparation:
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Beef with Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

Posted on 18.06.08 by Chef 8:35 am

Beef with Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb beef boneless sirloin steak
  • 3 c asparagus — about 1 pound
  • 1 c sliced onions — 2 medium
  • 1 1/2 c beef broth
  • 4 c cooked bow-tie shape pasta
  • farfalle 1 c tomato puree
  • 3 TB chopped fresh or 1
  • TB dried : basil leaves 3 TB chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • not oil-packed 1/4 ts pepper
  • 2 TB freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation:
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Stuffed Shells Recipe

Posted on 16.06.08 by Chef 1:04 pm

Stuffed Shells Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 (8oz) bag shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 (26 oz) jar of spaghetti sauce (whatever you like)
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 18 jumbo pasta shells (cooked according to package directions and drained)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine

Preparation:
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Chicken Tortellini Casserole Recipe

Posted on 09.06.08 by Chef 2:02 pm

Chicken Tortellini Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 8 oz. pkg. tortellini
  • 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 4 chicken breasts boned skinned, cubed
  • Flour for coating
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3/4 C. onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbs. chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 C. chicken broth
  • 1 4 oz. can mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 C. sour cream

Preparation:
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