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Light Fettuccini Alfredo
By ladygourmet
Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil
- For the Cream Sauce:
- 1 lb. of Fettuccini Noodles
- Golden Blossom Honey
- 16 oz. cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Base of the Sauce:
- 1 cup of fresh basil – chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup of chick peas – drained
Vodka Rigatoni
By á-23494
Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce
- 3 to 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 lb. prosciutto
- 3/4 cups of butter
- 2 cans of crushed tomatoes
- 1 qt. half & half
- 1/2 Cup vodka (infused w/Hot Peppers)
- 2 lbs. Rigatoni
- 1/4 cup of Fresh Basil (heaping)
- 1/8 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Chile Peppers
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese
- Splash of olive oil
Orzo Pasta Salad
By á-30692
it's all in the dressing
- The Dressing
- 1 c olive oil
- 1/3 c vinegar (I like to blend apple cider, rice wine, white wine, or white balsamic vinegars)
- 1 oz feta
- 1 TBSP garlic Dijon mustard (can sub regular Dijon)
- 1 lg garlic clove crushed
- 2 TSPB chopped flat leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
- juice from half a lemon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1 tsp Anchovy paste (optional)
- The Salad
- 1 c orzo pasta (cooked per instructions)
- 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned and chopped
- 5-6 oz feta cut into 1/4" cubes
- 3/4 c small cherub tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 to 1/2 c chopped flat leaf parsley (can substitute or blend arugula, spinach, or power greens)
- 4 oz kalamata olives, quartered (optional)
Spinach Mushroom Penne
By adventurefamily5
We really love this recipe
- 1 box whole grain penne
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 container mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 1/4 c vegetable broth for saute
- 5 oz fresh organic spinach
- spices to taste (see directions)
- 1 container Philly Cream cheese with chives or the new stir-in cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2-3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
Creamy Tortellini Mac And Cheese
By á-11135
Creamy Tortellini Mac And Cheese
- 1 (20 oz.) bag frozen cheese tortellin
- 16 oz.) block Velveeta, cubedi
- 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, as needed
- Parmesan cheese, grated, as needed
Fried Ravioli with Crawfish Cream Sauce
By msippigrl
Frozen cheese filled ravioli are deep fried and topped with a creamy crawfish sauce
- 12-16 ozs. crawfish tails (thawed if frozen and rinsed in cold water then drained well in colander)
- Frozen cheese ravioli (I used Great Value Five Cheese ravioli)
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (I used Progresso)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (in green can)
- 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery, optional
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce (I used Hunt's)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt, black pepper, creole seasoning, to taste
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- Vegetable oil for frying
Sausage Tortellini - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Sausage tortelini is quick and easy to make for supper tonight with an Instant Pot
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 to 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 (20-ounce) package fresh Italian Sausage Tortellini, Buitoni brand works well
- 1 (24-ounce) jar pasta sauce (I used Mario Batali Alla Vodka sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- A couple of big handfuls fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated mozzarella cheese
Nonny’s Macaroni & Cheese
By carvalhohm
Layer half of the pasta in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper
- 16-oz. pkg. ditalini pasta, cooked and divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 16-oz. pkgs. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed and divided
- 2 16-oz. cans whole tomatoes, drained, crushed and divided
Hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup
By Malooga
This Hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup is rich and creamy without being heavy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fat free half-and-half
- 1 cup lowfat milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (16-ounce) package gnocchi
- 1 to 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked, shredded or diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Low Carb Ricotta Gnocchi
By aerin8
http://www.djfoodie.com/Ricotta-Gnocchi
- 1 lb (454g) fresh ricotta cheese, whole milk
- 2 large (100g) whole eggs, chilled and lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (56g) fresh whole butter, divided
- 1 cup (100g) parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
- 1 cup (103.38g) low-carb instant mashed potatoes
- salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad
By Nicole S
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
- 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 T barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
- 1/3 tsp. pepper
Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad with Penne
By á-4969
1. Cook Penne until al dente
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese , diced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 cup plum tomatoes , diced, seeded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil , shredded
- salt and pepper , to taste
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