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Beef, Orzo & Grape Leaf Pie
By ltrodrigu
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 16 jarred large grape leaves, drained and de-stemmed
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large leek, white and pale-green parts only, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cup cooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon capers, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- Zest of a medium orange
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- Salt
- 1 cup feta, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon sliced jalapeño
The Best Macaroni Salad Ever- PW
By swwbsw1002
Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water according to package directions
- ■4 cups Elbow Macaroni
- ■3 whole Roasted Red Peppers, Chopped (more To Taste, Can Also Use Pimentos)
- ■1/2 cup Black Olives, Chopped Fine
- ■6 whole Sweet/spicy Pickle Slices, Diced (about 1/2 Cup Diced)
- ■3 whole Green Onions, Sliced (white And Dark Green Parts)
- ■1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- ■1 Tablespoon Red Wine Or Distilled Vinegar
- ■3 teaspoons Sugar, More Or Less To Taste
- ■1/4 teaspoon Salt, More To Taste
- ■ Plenty Of Black Pepper
- ■1/4 cup Milk (more If Needed)
- ■ Splash Of Pickle Juice (spicy Sweet Pickles)
- ■ Extra Pickle Juice To Taste
Linguine with Pesto and Mussels
By neysa
I made this from Chezus' French Moules recipe: http://www
- For Pesto:
- 1 big bunch basil
- 2 large handfuls pine nuts or almonds
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. mussels, washed
- 1-2 garden tomatoes
- 1 ball mozzarella
- Linguine or favorite pasta
Hungry Girl’s Fully Loaded Baked Ziti
By Jomamma
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8-in by 8-in baking pan with nonstick spray
- 5 oz (about 1 1/2 cups) uncooked reduced-calorie, high-fiber penne pasta
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups ground-beef-style soy crumbles
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup light or low-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Linguine With Clams and Red Peppers- Weight Watchers
By Watty
Place clams and water in a large pot, cover and steam on high heat for 5 -7 minutes until clams open or if clams a...
- 36 Clams or 2 cans of clams
- 1/2 Cup water
- 6 oz pasta - linguine or penne
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Pepper to taste
Pressure Cooker Three Cheese Ziti
By Venzie
This homey dish brings to mind all the goodness of traditional baked ziti, but it's ready in minutes rather than ho...
- ITALIAN HERB BLEND:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup onions, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces ziti or other short pasta
- 1 (28-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes (with liquid)
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons Herb Blend
- 1 cup ricotta (whole milk or low-fat)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup (about 6 ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded or finely chopped
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons rosemary leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Bow Ties with Sausage & Sweet Peppers
By minid33
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
- 8 oz dried large bow tie pasta
- 12 oz spicy italian sausage links
- 2 medium red sweet peppers, cut into 3/4-in pieces
- 1/2 c vegetable or beef broth
- 1/4 tsp coarsley ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup snipped fesh flat-leaf parsley
VELVEETA Down-Home Macaroni & Cheese
By gemini7366
HEAT oven to 350°F. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat
- 2 Tbsp. non-hydrogenated margarine
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 cup milk
- 250 g VELVEETA Process Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Old Cheddar Shredded Cheese
- 6 RITZ Crackers, crushed
BLT Pasta
By á-36100
This BLT inspired pasta dish features creamy fettuccine with chopped bacon, diced tomatoes and arugula
- 7 ounces fettuccine
- 10 to 12 slices bacon
- 16 ounces tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups baby arugula, packed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Linguine With Spicy Shrimp
By NiteSki
Try this delicious Linguine With Spicy Shrimp recipe
- 3/4 pound linguine
- cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp, tails removed (raw
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- t1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- kosher salt
- 2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed and torn (about 6 cups)
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Leftover Orzo Salad
By fionalikesfood
1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the bag 2
- Leftover fish, chicken, shrimp, tofu … whatever
- 1/2 bag orzo pasta
- 12 baby heirloom tomatoes (regular cherry tomatoes will work too), cut in half
- 2 Persian cucumbers, skinned and diced
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1 handful of Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 4 oz. Israeli feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 c. orange champagne vinegar
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2/3 c. olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Z_Eggplant and Chickpea Stew with Couscous
By á-6505
Served on a bed of fluffy couscous, this colorful vegetarian dish is full of big, bold flavors
- 1 can(s) (8-ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) curry powder
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium (about 3/4 pound) eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) chickpeas, rinsed
- 3/4 cup(s) couscous
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- Plain Greek yogurt, for serving
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