Archive for the 'Macaroni / Pasta' Category

This is from the back of the box of Barilla No-Boil Lasagna Noodles. We just love it!
1 box Barilla no boil lasagna noodles
2 eggs
15 oz. container Ricotta cheese
16 oz. shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausages -cooked, crumbled, drained
2-26oz. jars Barilla Marinara Sauce (I prefer Paul Newman’s Marinara)
Preheat oven to [...]

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This is my version of pasta e fagiloi. Delicious, simple, easy to prepare. The ingredient list may seem long, but it’s stuff you probably already have in your Kitchen, except maybe the V-8 juice and meaty ham bone. Kids also like it. Remember, you can prepare the pasta separately, add to the bowls then add [...]

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Sweet noodle Kugel is such a versatile dish - you can eat it with a meal or afterward with coffee or tea. The bonus is it’s good warm or cold.
1/2 pound (half a bag) broad egg noodles
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter
1/2 pound cottage cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Preheat [...]

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Ah, such a nostalgic 70’s dish. Use a large spoon to scoop up a serving and eat alongside garlic bread and a green, crunchy salad.
1 box ziti pasta
1-1/2 lb. ground beef
2 jars marinara sauce (I use Paul Newmann’s)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium-sized bag shredded mozzarella
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and take out a large [...]

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This goes together quickly and easily so it works well for me on full work days. Pair it with almost any grilled or roasted meat.
1 pound cooked and drained linguine or fettuccine
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Medium red or yellow onion, peeled & diced
3 Tbsp. minced garlic, or 3 minced garlic cloves
6 oz. jar marinated [...]

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Just recently I became acquainted with that wonderful, frozen pasta - cavatelli! This is great stuff. You can find it at your grocery store in the frozen food section. Buy two bags for this.
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
4 links chicken sausage or turkey or even pork - crumbled
1/2-3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
Kosher [...]

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A classic with a twist.

1 pound elbow macaroni
4 1/2 cups whole milk
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 cloves minced garlic (jar is fine)
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
4 1/2 cups shredded sharp orange cheddar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Cook the macaroni [...]

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Serve this alongside something with a good “kick” to it, such as roasted sausages & peppers. Or, it works well as a lighter meal with salad. The poppy seeds add a wonderful crunch and oh so delicious taste.

1lb. box farfalle (bow tie) noodles
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin, if you can)
3+ (to taste) minced garlic [...]

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A great side dish, or a lighter main dish.
1 box lasagna noodles - the kind you must boil
2 boxes frozen, chopped spinach
15 oz. container ricotta cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 jar (or 2-3 cups homemade) tomato sauce - your choice
1/2 - 1 cup shredded Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Preheat oven [...]

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This is a family favorite, and it’s easy on the cook. It makes a nice, big pan-full so you may have leftovers. A large, green salad alongside makes for a perfect meal and it won’t make you nuts with a ton of pots and pans.
16 oz. box uncooked ziti (I use Barilla)
2) 24 [...]

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