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Spinach-Orzo Salad with Shrimp
By courtneyj87
Outstanding orzo salad with shrimp and spinach! So easy to make and so delicious! Per serving: Calories 672; Fat
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 4 cups spinach, thinly sliced
- 10 medium radishes, quartered
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pitted oil-cured olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Macaroni Grill's Rosemary Herbed Bread for Bread Machines
By Pattywak
A great looking and tasting Rosemary Herbed Bread, just like they serve at Macaroni Grill
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons rosemary
- 1 Tablespoon yeast
- additional rosemary to garnish
Baked Rigatoni with Spinach, Provolone and Turkey
By á-29897
1.Mince the onions and garlic
- 2 yellow onions
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 medium kabocha or butternut squash, peeled and cubed, about 4-5 cups
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- salt + pepper + dried oregano
- 1/2 cup cream or half and half
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Provolone cheese
- 1 lb. whole wheat rigatoni
Spinach Tortellini Tomato Soup
By lisaS
Combine olive oil and butter in a large soup pot; place over medium heat and cook until butter is melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cans (14.5-ounces each) Italian Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
- 4 cups tomato/spaghetti sauce-1 large can
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 package (12-ounces) frozen tortellini
- 1 - 2 bags 6oz. fresh baby baby spinach- take stems off-(spinach shrinks down)
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese to taste
Crock Pot Minestrone Soup
By ngaldi
Thick and creamy minestrone soup made with fresh vegetables in your crock pot
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained, rinsed (cannellini or navy)
- 3 cups fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians), divided
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 ounce chunk of good Parmesan cheese rind
- Salt and fresh pepper
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen (defrosted) spinach, chopped
- 2 cups cooked small pasta like ditalini or elbows (al dente)
- Extra Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
Creamy Carbonara Orzo Risotto
By lorik
Heat a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes
- Serves 4
- 1 (4-ounce) piece of pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 3/4 cups orzo pasta (about 11 ounces)
- 2 1/2 cups water, plus more as needed
- 1 1/2 cups milk (not nonfat)
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Ravioli Lasagna Bolognese
By davidv
Don't have the Ninja 4-in-1 Cooking System? Cook the ravioli in boiling water on the stovetop
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1-3/4 cups water
- 1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 lbs frozen cheese ravioli
- 1-1/4 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Ziti with Portobello Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, and Goat Cheese
By á-174535
In a large frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps halved and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound ziti
- 3 ounces soft goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Fettuccine With Summer Vegetables and Goat Cheese
By á-61574
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 1 large yellow tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 small yellow squash, finely diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives (about 1 small bunch)
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 12 ounces dried egg fettuccine
- 4 ounces wax beans (about 2 cups), trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
RICE COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE
By á-2225
Place macaroni and broth in rice cooker
- 1 can (14 ounce) chicken broth or 2 bouillon cubes in 14 oz water
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Best-Ever Macaroni & Cheese
By carvalhohm
Combine all ingredients, except garnish, in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish
- 8-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked
- 16-oz. container cottage cheese
- 3/4 c. sour cream
- 8-oz. pkg. shredded sharp
- Cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 t. salt
- 1/8 t. pepper
- 2 t. onion, grated
- Garnish: Italian-style dry
- bread crumbs, paprika and
- dried parsley
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
By mjohnmeyer
1. Cook linguine according to package directions
- 1 box linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced garlic
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- zest of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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