pasta recipes
June 7th, 2010 at 03:36pm
Under main course+ noodles+ pasta+ vegetables
It doesn’t get any easier than this delicious pasta dish with a simple no-cook sauce!
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Ingredients
1 16-oz. pkg. long fusilli pasta
2 lbs. ripe tomatoes (about 6 med.), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 C. packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 C. pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped or salad olives
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/4. tsp. black pepper
Directions
In large saucepot, cook pasta as label directs. Drain.
Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, combine tomatoes (with their juice), basil, olives, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; stir gently to mix well. Toss pasta with tomato sauce.
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Tags: fusilli recipes, fusilli with no cook tomato sauce, fusilli with No-Cook tomato sauce recipe, main course recipes, no-cook tomato sauce recipes, pasta recipes
By AllisonEvans
June 4th, 2010 at 11:13am
Under General+ main course+ pasta+ vegetables
This pasta dish is flavored with a large variety of mushrooms and is combined with fettuccine noodles to make a dish that your whole family will enjoy!
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Ingredients
1 16-oz. pkg fettuccine or linguine
2 Tbs. butter or margarine
1 med. onion, finely chopped
3 4-oz. pkgs. sliced wild mushroom blend, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed with press
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 14.5-oz. can reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 C. loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Directions
In large saucepot, cook pasta as directed. Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden and liquid has evaporated, 10 minutes.
Tags: budget recipes, cheap recipe, fettuccine recipes, mushroom fettuccine recipes, mushroom recipes, pasta dishes, pasta recipes, triple mushroom fettuccine, triple-mushroom fettuccine recipe, vegetarian pasta recipes, vegetarian recipes
By AllisonEvans
May 28th, 2010 at 09:05am
Under General+ leftovers+ main course+ pasta+ sauces+ vegetables
If you have Eggplant Parmesan leftovers, this dish makes a quick weeknight past dinner! Serve with salad and crusty bread.
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Ingredients
1 16-oz. pkg rigatoni or fusilli pasta
2 C. tomato sauce reserved from Eggplant Parmesan
1 quarter (about 6″ by 4″ piece) reserved Eggplant Parmesan cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 C.)
Directions
In large saucepot, cook pasta as directed. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat tomato sauce and cut-up Eggplant Parmesan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 15 minutes.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Return pasta to saucepot; add eggplant mixture and reserved pasta water and toss well.
Tags: dinner recipes, eggplant sauce, healthy recipes, main course recipes, pasta, pasta recipe, pasta recipes, pasta with eggplant sauce recipe
By AllisonEvans
May 28th, 2010 at 08:59am
Under General+ main course+ pasta+ vegetables
This pesto tastes best when made in a food processor. Serve with a green salad splashed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar!
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Ingredients
1 16-oz. pkg. spaghetti
1 16-oz. bag frozen chopped broccoli
1 C. vegetable broth
1/4 C. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 sm. garlic clove
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In large saucepot, cook pasta as directed. In saucepan, prepare broccoli as directed.
In food processor, with knife blade attached, puree cooked broccoli, broth, cheese, oil, garlic and salt until smooth, stopping processor occasionally to scrape down sides.
Drain pasta; transfer to warm serving bowl. Add broccoli pesto to pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.
Tags: broccoli pesto spaghetti recipe, broccoli recipes, pasta, pasta recipes, pesto, pesto recipes, vegetable recipes
By AllisonEvans
August 12th, 2009 at 03:25pm
Under chicken+ vegetables
My family loves the flavor of alfredo but not all the calories and cholesterol. I think this is a good match for the flavors we love.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. cavatelli or any short macaroni
8 chicken cutlets
1 can fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 - 1/2 C. grated Parmesan
1/2 can chicken broth
1 zucchini halved and sliced
1 sm. red onion, sliced thin
3 Tbs. flour
1 Tbs. light oil
1 Tbs. + 4 Tbs. butter
1 tsp. onion powder
5 grinds black pepper
2 Tbs. dried parsley
8 oz. mushrooms (canned or fresh)
2 C. broccoli crowns only (no stems)
Tags: budget cooking, budget cooking recipes, budget recipe, budget recipes, chicken recipes, one skillet recipe, pasta recipes
By NancyRadler
March 4th, 2009 at 09:29am
Under pasta
A little bit of this hearty pasta goes a long way.
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Ingredients
1 lb. egg noodles
1 C. creamed cottage cheese
1 C. sour cream
1 C. minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Salt
Dash Tabasco sauce
1 C. grated cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook noodles and drain. Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and Tabasco sauce. Gently combine noodles with the cottage cheese mixture and pour into a 2 qt. casserole. Top with grated cheese. Bake covered at 350 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Tags: budget cooking recipes, low cost recipes, noodles, noodles romanoff, pasta recipes
By Hillary
February 27th, 2009 at 09:29am
Under pasta
This vegetable rich pasta makes a light meal with a bit of grated cheese.
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Ingredients
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1 Can (14-12 oz.) clear chicken broth
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 C. fresh broccoli flowerets
2 medium carrots, diagonally sliced
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium tomato, diced
4 C. cooked thin spaghetti, about 8 ounces dry
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In cup, stir together cornstarch and 3/4 C. of the beef broth until smooth. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium high, heat, heat remaining broth, oregano and garlic powder to boiling. Add broccoli, carrots and onion. Cover cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato. Toss with spaghetti. Serve with cheese.
Tags: budget cooking recipes, pasta primavera, pasta recipes
By Hillary
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:26am
Under pasta+ quick and easy
This is a great recipe to follow if you are in a hurry to make your family an excellent meal. I like to serve this with white rice.
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Ingredients
1 C. dry potato flakes
1 C. boiling water
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
Tags: budget cooking recipes, gnocchi, pasta recipes, quick gnocchi recipe
By Hillary
November 3rd, 2008 at 08:37am
Under pasta
For a comforting pasta dish that will really stick with you, try this recipe.
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Ingredients
4 oz. angel hair pasta — capellini
1 1/2 C. fresh mushrooms — sliced
1 medium onion — chopped
1 Tbs. butter — or margarine
3 oz. fat-free cream cheese — cut into cubes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/3 C. milk
2 Tbs. chives – snipped
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the mushrooms and onion in the butter or margarine until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
Gradually stir in milk and chives; heat through. Pour sauce over pasta.
Toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Tags: angel hair pasta, budget cooking recipes, mushroom sauce recipes, pasta recipes
By Hillary
September 4th, 2008 at 09:18am
Under creamy+ pasta+ seafood
This dish is sure to satisfied your friends and family. Great for a dinner with the wine of your choice. Beautifully garnish, it will surely be the talk of your friends. If you love pasta and shrimp this is the dish for you. Hey, dont forget the garlic bread!
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Ingredients
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, well diced
1/2 tsp. dry basil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 Tbs. black ground pepper
1 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 lb. shirmp, cleaned
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 C. heavy cream
Parsley for garnish
1 box spaghetti #9 or thinner if you like
Tags: budget cooking recipes, creamy shrimp recipes, pasta recipes, shrimp recipes
By Hillary
