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Baked Penne with Sausage and Creamy Ricotta
By kimvess
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 pound hot or sweet Italian fennel sausage, casings removed
- One 28-ounce can tomato puree
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound penne
- 3 cups Creamy Ricotta
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Saucy Hungarian Red Potato Goulash with Smoked Sausage and Savory Caramelized Onions
By kimvess
Preparation: -Place a large, deep, non-stick pan (or even medium non-stick pot) over medium-high heat, and add in ...
- Olive oil
- 1 (14 ounce) smoked sausage, sliced on the bias into thin medallions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 onions, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, pressed through garlic press
- Salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 10 medium-size red skin potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2” thick circles (about 2 3/4 lbs)
- 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Copycat Meximelts
By kimvess
Instructions Brown and drain the ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning or homemade equivalent
- 8 oz pepperjack shredded
- 8 oz cheddar or colby shredded
- 8-10 tortillas
- Pico de gallo -store bough or home made
Fettucine Alfredo
By kimvess
Cook the fettucine in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente
- 1 pound dried fettucine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
Glazed Carrot Coins Recipe
By kimvess
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
White Pizza Dip Recipe
By kimvess
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and so...
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1 cup Galbani® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Galbani® Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 envelope Lipton savory herb with garlic soup mix
- French bread baguette slices, toasted
Mimi's Fantastic Thick Spaghetti Sauce
By kimvess
I use Tuttoroso brand in the puree, paste, and sauce because that is the one my friend's mother always used
- 1 lb italian sweet sausage
- 1 lb hamburger (I use chuck (80% I think it is)
- 2 fresh garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree (see note above on the brand I use)
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3 1/2 teaspoons basil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons parsley
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (could use white if you want to)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
By kimvess
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes over moderate heat until tender, about 25 minutes
- Salt
- 3 1/2 pounds white or all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce
By kimvess
1. Place chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an...
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 pound), trimmed of fat
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 large shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped chives, (about 1 bunch)
Cheesy Sausage and Croissant Casserole
By kimvess
1. Cook sausage 8 minutes in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble
- 1 pound hot ground pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
- 1 1/4 cups (5 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 (13.22-oz.) package mini croissants (about 24), torn
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Gruyère cheese