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Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
This is not my own Recipe, I got it on line a few years ago (I do not remember from where) ** To make a switch up...
- 3 Italian Turkey Sausage links
- 1 Medium onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 14.5 oz cans reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 9oz. package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 6oz. fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2 1/4 tsp. minced fresh basil or 3/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese, optional
Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
By SheilaE
Delicious, hearty soup that is perfect for a holiday or family gathering
- 2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, out of casing & browned
- 12 C beef broth
- 1 C water
- 3 C diced tomatoes, with juice
- 16 oz canned tomato sauce
- 2 C sweet onion, diced
- 2 C carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 t dried Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 C dry white wine (may use red, if preferred)
- 16 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 T butter
- grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Slow-Cooker Macaroni & Cheese
By carvalhohm
In a bowl, combine macaroni and oil; toss to coat
- 8-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked
- 2 T. oil
- 12-oz. can evaporated milk
- 1-1/2 c. milk
- 3 c. pasteurized process cheese spread, shredded
- 1/4 c. butter, melted
- 2 T. dried, minced onion
Baked Rigatoni with Roasted Cauliflower in a Spicy Pink Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe is slightly adapted from Fine Cooking Magazine
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 (28-oz.) cans whole tomatoes
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1-1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (I used 4 cloves and thought it was perfect)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. rigatoni
- 1 lb. 1- to 1-1/2-inch cauliflower florets (about 4 cups)
- olive oil
- 10 oz. shredded Fontina (about 2-1/2 cups) (I used 2 cups of shredded Four-Cheese blend from Trader Joe's and 1/2 cup of Fontina)
- 2 oz. freshly grated Parmigiano- Reggiano (about 3/4 cup)
Italian Pot Roast with Penne
By á-174535
Pot roast is such an easy, hearty, and delicious meal
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless beef chuck pot roast
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, and cut into thin wedges
- 3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and bias-sliced in 2-inch lengths (1 1/2-cups)
- 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges (1-cup)
- 1 (26-ounce) jar light tomato basil pasta sauce
- 6 ounces dried penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped
Loaded Baked Gnocchi
By á-160091
Loaded gnocchi is a great alternative to a baked pasta dish
- 1 (1 pound) package DeLallo Potato Gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 strips cooked bacon, chopped
Linguine with Lemon Cream and Sautéed Scallops
By garciamoss
A delicious pasta dish mixed with a light, creamy lemon sauce
- 1 lb dried linguine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 large scallops
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- juice of 2 whole lemons (about 1/3 cup)
- Pinch saffron threads
- Sliced green onion (optional)
Linguini with Jalepeno Pesto - Mario Batali
By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Mario Batali
- Pesto:
- 6 jalapeño peppers, cored and seeded
- 5 Serrano chilies, cored and seeded
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt, to taste
- Pasta:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds trenette or thin linguine
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, toasted
Macaroni and Cheese ( The Pioneer Woman)
By Venzie
Total Time: 55 min Prep 15 min Cook 40 min Yield: 6 servings Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 cups dried macaroni
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
- 1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
- Salt
- Seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme
Tortellini with Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
By á-59550
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 18 ounces fresh whole wheat, three cheese tortellini (Buitoni)
- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese
- 2 ounces low fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
- 1/2 cup reduced fat Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
PUTTANESCA with TOFU STEAKS and/or MUNG BEAN FETTUCCINE
By blum099
nutrition: per half-cup serving of puttanesca: 59 calories
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 14 ounces of canned peeled whole tomatoes
- 4 teaspoons red miso paste
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/3 cup (40g-ish) of pitted mixed olives, halved
- 2 diced peppadew peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- basil
- 20 oz extra firm tofu – 5oz per/serving (my new favorite is Wildwood Sprouted Tofu – it’s drier to begin with so it cooks way better)
- optional: pasta (I used Explore Asia pastas whenever I feel the urge for pasta)
Boston Lettuce and Fettuccine
By ladygourmet
Wash and rip the lettuce and place in a colander to drain
- 2 heads of Boston lettuce – cleaned and torn
- 4-5 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 3 vine ripe tomatoes – diced
- 15 oz. can of black beans – drained
- 1 onion – sliced
- 9 oz. can of black olive – drained and chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tbs. butter
- Grated Romano cheese
- 3-4 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. of fettuccine – prepare as directed
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