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Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo
By Iggiewoman
Sautéed sea scallops maintain their light flavor when combined with orzo and a sauce of lemon juice, white wine an...
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Penne alla Vodka
By bridgetinma
Perfect penne pasta with vodka sauce
- Salt, to taste
- 1 (35-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) with their liquid
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled
- Crushed hot red pepper
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil for finishing the sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated plus more for passing if you like
Baked Penne Pasta
By á-4939
1. To make the tomato sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the shallots and garlic for 1 minute
- Tomato Sauce:
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grated vegan cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp whole-wheat bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- 1 tbsp vegan margarine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 can stewed Italian tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- sea salt and pepper
Tuscan Tortellini Salad
By margiekyle
Great recipe for picnics and potlucks
- 1 pound cheese tortellini, fresh
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices prosciutto, chopped
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Fried Ravioli
By á-40912
If you've never had fried ravioli, this recipe is a must try! Crispy golden fried raviolis with a marinara dipping
- FRIED RAVIOLI:
- 1 package store bought ravioli (about 24)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, grated
- Vegetable oil and olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish
- MARINARA SAUCE:
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup
By á-70803
In a large pot over medium heat, heat up the butter
- 2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Spinach
- 1 28 ounce can Tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce can White beans
- 1 White onion, small
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- Pasta & Grains
- 9 oz Tortellini, refrigerated
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Rigatoni With Beef Ragu
By á-11135
Rigatoni With Beef Ragu
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck-eye roast, cut into 4 pieces and trimmed of fat
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 2 oz pancetta, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 2 oz salami, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 small carrot, peeled, and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 small rib celery, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 2 1/2 lbs onions, halved and cut into 1" pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram (or oregano as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lb rigatoni
- 1 oz Pecorino romano cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
By Redvettchick
From Cook Smart
- 1 T salt
- 1 1b elbow, shell, or other small size pasta
- 2 12oz. cans evaporated milk
- 1 c chicken broth
- 3 T butter
- 1/3 c flour
- 1 1/2 T Dijon mustard
- 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1b grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
Carnation Evaporated Milk Macaroni and Cheese
By ginasheppard
Growing up as a kid my favorite food was mac and cheese
- 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni or shells
- 1/4 cup (butter or margarine, cut into pieces, about a 1/2 stick
- 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) American cheese, cut into pieces
Shaq's Macaroni & Cheese
By scratch cook
This is NBA star Shaquille O'Neal's recipe for mac and cheese
- 1 (16-ounce)) box elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, or butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 1 (16-ounce) package Velveeta cheese, diced
- 1 (16-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad
By CandyH
1.Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and cool
- 2 (9-oz) packages cheese tortellini
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 3 ears corn
- 1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- Kosher salt
Penne ham skillet
By claudiag
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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