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Southern Macaroni & Tomatoes
By msippigrl
This was the ideal meal in the 60's! It's delicious, cheap to make, and makes enough to feed a hungry family
- 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can Hunt's petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can Hunt's whole tomatoes, undrained (broken up slightly with a spoon, if desired)
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Dash creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere's), optional
- Dash garlic salt, optional
Basil Tortellini Soup
By Cheryl-4
I keep these ingredients on han for a fast meal and serve it with bread to soak up every last delicious bit
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pkg. (9oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoe
- 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
German Maultaschen (Swabian Ravioli)
By ltrodrigu
A recipe for meat-filled dumplings topped with crisp-fried onions
- For the Dough:
- 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1/3 cup semolina flour
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3/4 pound ground veal
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 1/4 pound bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 cups finely chopped baby spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For Serving:
- 1 1/2 quarts beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Deep-fried onions homemade or canned)
Rigatoni All Amatriciana Margarita
By CalorieList
This recipe is from Trattoria Il Timonere in Rome
- 1 1 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 Small Red Onion, chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 White Wine
- 1/4 1/4 1 Lb. Guanciale, cut into strips and sliced into 1 inch pieces
- 2 2 3/4 Cups of good plain Italian Tomato Puree (like Whole Foods San Marzano Tomato Puree (bottled or canned) or 3/4 can of Progresso Tomato Puree.
- to Red Pepper, to taste
- to to taste
- 1/2 1/2 to Cup Grated Fresh Pecorino Romano, plus more to top
- 1 1 1 Lb Rigatoni
Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nut Ravioli
By talsy
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- To Make the Ravioli:
- 2 fresh pasta sheets
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Southwestern Macaroni Salad
By á-1801
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water
- 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
ANGEL HAIR,SHRIMP AL ARRABIATA
By dcarriger56
Prepare sauce; Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil with 2 cloves garlic in skillet
- extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounces) can plum tomatoes, with basil in tomato juice, undrained
- 1/8 to1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 ( 14- ounce) can peeled, diced tomatoes, drained
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 to 1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp, with tails on 1/2 pound dry or 1 (9-ounce) package fresh uncooked angel hair pasta, cooked al dente and drained
- Granted parmesan cheese
Italian Vegetable Creamy Fettuccine
By dcarriger56
1. hEST OLIVE OIL IN LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT
- 1 ( 12-OUNCES) PACKAGE DRIED FETTUCCINE, COOKED, DRAINED, KEPT WARM
- 1 TABLESPOON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- 2 CUPS BROCCOLI FLORETS
- 1 CUP DIAGON ALLY SLICED CELERY (2 LARGE RIBS)
- 1 LARGE ONION, CUT IN WEDGES
- 2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
- 3/4 TEASPOON CRUSHED, DRIED BASIL
- 1 (12-OUNCES) CAN NESTLE CARNATION EVAPORATED MILK
- 3 TABLESPOONS FRESHLY GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
- 1/8 TEASPOON GROUND WHITE PEPPER
- 2 TABLESPOONS CORNSTARCH
- 3/4 CUP VEGETABLE BROTH
- 1 CUP THINLY SLICED RED BELL PEPPER STRIPS(1 LARGE)
- 1/2 CUP LOOSE-PACK FROZEN PEAS
- FRESHLY GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE (OPTIONAL)
Linguine and Clams
By á-289
Put the clams in cool/cold salted water for a couple of hours, or more, prior to cooking so that they can eject any...
- Ingredients per person
- 10 little neck clams
- Handful of linguine
- Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
Martha's Macaroni and Cheese
By á-478
To begin, you still need to make a white sauce
- 6 slices good-quality white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish
- 5 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 1/2 cups (about 18 ounces) grated sharp white cheddar
- 2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated Gruyere or 1 1/4 cups (about 5 ounces) grated pecorino Romano
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion Sauce on Penne
By jeanniek521
1. Melt the butter in a sauce pan
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 pound onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup gorganzola
- 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- salt & pepper to taste
Penne with Prosciutto, Walnuts & Fried Sage Leaves
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Fried sage leaves? Don't be intimidated, you're going to love the crunchiness of the sage
- 8 ounces prosciutto, diced (or, try pancetta)
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped roughly
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 25 sage leaves
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