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Bruschetta Pasta Recipe
By kimvess
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Servings 4
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 30
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (2 or 3)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces dry angel hair pasta
- 4 large tomatoes, halved, deseeded, & cut into 1/4-inch wide pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 (2/3-ounce) package fresh basil, stems removed & roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Slices of grilled chicken breasts are smothered in pasta with a sauce made of tomatoes, garlic and olive oil
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One Pot Wonder Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
By rsams
Thick and creamy pasta with tomatoes and basil made using only one pot
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 (15-ounce)can diced tomatoes with liquid
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut in 1/4-inch julienne strips (use an onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (use regular broth and NOT low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch (about 10 to 12 leaves) basil, diced
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Pepperoni Pasta Salad Recipe
By cwyorkiex3
This pepperoni pasta salad was a nice change from a lot of the mayonnaise based pasta salads I have been making all...
- 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup pepperoni, cut in pieces
- 1 (8-ounce) block mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can black olives, sliced and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
By á-11135
Throw out that boxed hamburger helper you have in your pantry and make this instead! Delicious bacon, beef, and che
- 8-ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 bacon strips, diced
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup (4-ounces) cheddar cheese
- Barbecue sauce, to taste, shredded
- Mustard, to taste
BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
By HotDishHomemaker, Hot Dish Homemaker
A simple and refreshing pasta salad that works perfectly during the hotter months of summer
- 1 pound thick cut bacon, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
- 12 ounces Fusili pasta
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 3 cups green leaf lettuce, chopped and loosely packed
- 3 tablespoons cold water or milk
- Freshly ground black pepper
Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
By jab120638
This mac-and-cheese recipe is an easy-to-make slow cooker recipe that frees-up your hands, so that you can focus on...
- 16-ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 12-ounces evaporated milk
- 3 cups cheddar
- 8-ounces cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic Pasta
By SMorrissey
It’s rich and creamy, while the fresh parsley gives it a nice bit of color and flavor
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 pound spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Creamy Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta
By á-174621
Creamy shrimp and mushroom pasta in a delicious homemade alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 big or 20 small shrimp without shells and de-veined, fresh or frozen
- 3 garlic cloves
- Dried basil
- Salt
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Paprika
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Cooked pasta water
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Pasta with Ricotta Cheese Sauce
By á-39535
Easy and cheesy pasta is never a bad thing! This Pasta with Ricotta Cheese Sauce is sure to be a people-pleaser, wh...
- 4 servings short pasta or fettuccini
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Outback Steakhouse Macaroni & Cheese
By kimvess
Outback Steakhouse's amazing macaroni and cheese can now be enjoyed at home with this recipe
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 12 ounces medium rigatoni pasta, cooked according to the package directions (or penne pasta)
Red Lobster Shrimp Pasta
By Booper-2
This Red Lobster Shrimp Pasta copycat recipe is delicious
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (I added more!)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 2/3 cup clam juice (or chicken broth)
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained, I used linguine
Awesome Pasta Salad!
By Becky Jo
A simple but colorful pasta salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or cookouts
- 1 (16-ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
- 1/2 pound salami, cubed
- 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 (10-ounce) can black olives, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
Panera Bread Signature Macaroni & Cheese
By á-56
Anyone say Mac Cheese? This recipe delivers mac 'n cheese like grandma used to make - lots of gooey cheese!
- 1 (16-ounce) package of Rigati pasta (or other small pasta shells)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat milk, or cream
- 6 slices white American cheese, chopped
- 1 cup extra-sharp white Vermont cheddar, 8-ounces, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
The Pioneer Woman's Top-Rated Mac and Cheese
By cwyorkiex3
This is the perfect macaroni and cheese, and with the extra toppings your friends/family are free to customize howe...
- TOPPINGS:
- 4 cups dried macaroni
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 pound sharp cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
- Salt
- Seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
- paprika, optional, to taste
- thyme, optional, to taste
- 1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
- 3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces gorgonzola
Jollibee Style Spaghetti
By á-6136
Jollibee style spaghetti is our version of the yummy Jollibee Spaghetti that everyone loves
- 2 pounds spaghetti pasta
- 3 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 pound minced ham
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 7 pieces red hotdogs, sliced diagonally
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Pasta Fagioli Slow Cooker Crock...
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (16-ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
- 3 (10-ounce) cans beef stock
- 3 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 5 teaspoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
- 1 (20-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces pasta
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Crockpot Mac N Cheese
- 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
- 2 1/2 cups of milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
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Breakfast Mac & Cheese
- 1 pound pasta (I used cavatelli shaped pasta)
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds discarded, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 5 cups Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cups Pepper Jack cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 eggs
- 6 breakfast biscuits, toasted and crumbled (homemade or refrigerated)
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Pressure Cooker Cheeseburger...
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1-pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups beef stock or broth
- 1 (12-ounce) package Velveeta cheese
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Crock Pot Lasagna
- 1 pound ground beef
- Lasagna noodles
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells
- 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 2 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 (5-ounce) package frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plus 4 cups 2% milk, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
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Old-World Manicotti
- 12 large manicotti shells
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 6 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 jar (26 ounce) prepared spaghetti sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
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Basic Pasta Dough Recipe
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 6 to 9 tablespoons water
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Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2-pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless or 4 frozen tenders, thawed
- 1/2-pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/4 cup yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt's diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Original creole seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked ziti pasta or other medium pasta, such as penne
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Pasta Weesie
- ALFREDO SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Garlic Powder to taste, optional
- 1 1/2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- SHRIMP:
- 8 jumbo shrimp
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup green onions
- MUSHROOMS:
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
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Baked Spasagna by Cheddar's
- MEAT SAUCE:
- 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti noodles, uncooked
- 2 pounds mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided use
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 12 ounces ground beef
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese
- Additional salt & pepper to taste
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Gruyère Macaroni and Cheese
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated or minced fine
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese, about 8 ounces
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
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