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What makes Grandma's Macaroni and Cheese so special? Well, besides the fact that it reminds us of all the love we g...

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 cups (1 1/2 pounds) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reserving 1 cup for topping
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
4.3/5 (27 Votes)

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This appetizer is surprisingly light and crunchy

  • Homemade quick marinara sauce:
  • Olive oil, for frying (I use peanut oil)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs (I use Japanese Panko crumbs for extra crunch and season them with Italian seasoning)
  • 1 box store-bought cheese ravioli (about 24 ravioli)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 jar store bought marinara sauce, heated, for dipping (I make my own)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (buy San Marzano if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried*
  • 1 teaspoons basil, dried*
  • or 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 whole bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
4.3/5 (24 Votes)

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Adapted recipe by williams-kitchen Original recipe by Manu’s Menu

  • For the Tomato Sauce
  • 15 oz. can crushed tomato
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 10 basil leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Final Dish
  • 1.1 lbs potato gnocchi, cooked
  • 1 link sweet Italian sausage, cooked & sliced
  • 5.5 oz. fresh mozzarella (3.5 oz. cubed, 2 oz. sliced)
  • 2 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Tomato sauce
4.1/5 (28 Votes)

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Make pasta salad using Israeli couscous, we first toast the spheres in oil to bring out their nuttiness

  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 shallots, sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 recipe Simple Israeli Couscous, cooled
  • 4 ounces baby arugula, roughly chopped, about 4 cups
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, about 3/4 cup
4/5 (39 Votes)

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I love this for a hearty midweek meal

  • 350 g rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 4 Pork Sausages, casings removed, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine
  • 2 x 200g punnets Perino grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded basil
  • Finely grated parmesan, to serve
  • Rocket leaves, to serve
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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Preparation To make the pea and avocado pesto- Step 1: Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium-high heat f...

  • For the pea and avocado pesto:
  • 1 1/2 Ounce pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 Cup baby peas, shelled
  • 1 Avocado
  • 2 Garlic cloves, diced
  • Lemon juice, to taste
  • 2 Cup Baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • To complete the Pea and Avocado Penne:
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 10.5 Ounce penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions
  • 9 Ounce green beans, trimmed
  • 1 1/2 Cup canned lima beans, drained and rinsed or 1 1/2 cups fresh lima beans, cooked
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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1. Spread 1- 1.5 cups of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9×13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray

  • 1 bag (25 oz) Frozen Beef Filled Ravioli
  • 1 jar (46 oz) Spaghetti Sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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Try this super fresh and seasonal dish this fall! Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Linguine with Fried Sage is perfect...

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 2 pound butternut or kabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small 1/2-inch pieces, about 3 cups
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, up to 1/4 teaspoon for spicier pasta sauce
  • sea salt and/or Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (12-ounce) whole grain linguine or fettuccine
  • shaved Parmesan or Pecorino and/or smoked salt, optional, to garnish
4.3/5 (15 Votes)

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Meatloaf rolled up with macaroni and cheese on top? Yes, please! This will be a favorite for everyone in your fam

  • 1 (7.25-ounce) package Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
  • 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce, divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) package Kraft Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
4.2/5 (21 Votes)

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I found this on the net. I adjusted the dough recipe to make traditional pasta dough, as the recipe stated baking ...

  • FILLING:
  • 14 ounces portabella mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 dash salt & pepper
  • RAVIOLI DOUGH:
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Sun-dried tomato sauce
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese
  • 3 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Green onion, chopped
  • Tomato, diced
4/5 (188 Votes)

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This baked mac and cheese is so easy and so satisfying

  • 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 small onion, minced, optional
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
3.9/5 (75 Votes)

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A twist on the all American favorite macaroni salad, adding cheese and pimentos

  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 pound macaroni noodles, cooked, rinsed, and drained
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar pimento cheese, drained and minced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt, to taste
4.1/5 (24 Votes)

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