Archive for the 'Pasta' Category

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

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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

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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

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Baked Mostaccioli Recipe

Posted on 07.06.08 by Chef 9:03 am

Baked Mostaccioli Recipe

Ingredients:

1 C. uncooked mostaccioli pasta
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 Italian sausages, removed from casings
2 Tbs. each of chopped onion and green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 C. canned tomatoes, diced
3 oz. tomato paste
1/2 C. water
2 Tbs. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
dash sugar and black pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
8 oz. ricotta cheese
1/4 C. parmesan cheese
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 C. romano cheese

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Whole Wheat Noodle Casserole Recipe

Posted on 06.06.08 by Chef 2:53 pm

Whole Wheat Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb. whole wheat noodles, cooked and drained
1 1/2 C. cottage cheese, 2% fat
1 C. nonfat yogurt
1 Tbs. Dijon-style mustard
1 tsp. pepper
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 lb. gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 C. pecans

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Chicken Garlic and Broccoli Pasta Casserole Recipe

Posted on 20.05.08 by Chef 5:12 pm

Chicken Garlic and Broccoli Pasta Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

3 oz. cooked penne or small tube shaped noodles
Salt and pepper
3 cup steamed, chopped broccoli
2 1/2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cup whole milk
1 bay leaf
3/4 lb. chicken breast tenders (strips)
Pinch nutmeg
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 cup cottage cheese
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
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