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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
4.6/5 (19 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (19 Votes)

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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)
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (8 Votes)

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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
3.9/5 (24 Votes)

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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
4.7/5 (10 Votes)

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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
4.8/5 (8 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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