Pasta with Shrimp and Vegetables

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup Butter 2 Cloves garlic, minced 20 Frozen large shrimp 1 Bunch broccoli florets 4 Large mushrooms, sliced 1/2 tsp Dried thyme 1/2 tsp Dried oregano 1 Zucchini, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp Dried basil Parmesan cheese 1 lb Cooked drained spaghetti INSTRUCTIONS: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, […]
Pasta With Shell Beans And Greens

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Cranberry beans (in pods) OR 1 cup Cooked, Dried Beans 1 Bay leaf 6 Sage leaves OR 1/2 tsp Dried Sage 5 Tbs Fruity olive oil 4 Garlic cloves 1 medium Carrot, finely diced Salt 2 lb Greens, such as Mustard, Kale, Turnip, or a mixture 1 medium Red […]
Pasta with Scallops and Green Beans

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb Green beans Salt & pepper to taste 4 Tbs Olive oil 2 Tbs Minced garlic 3 cups Ripe tomatoes, peeled, cubed 2 Tbs Tomato paste 1 tsp Dried marjoram 1/4 cup Coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp Oregano 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes 3/4 lb Bow-tie pasta 1 lb […]
Pasta With Roast Peppers And Broccoli

Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Mostaccioli, Ziti, or other pasta shape, uncooked 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1/2 tsp Hot red pepper flakes 1/2 lb Broccoli Flowerets (6 cups) 1/2 cup Water 2 oz jars whole pimientos or roasted peppers, drained and diced 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Salt and Pepper to taste […]
Pasta with Ricotta-Walnut Sauce

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 8 oz Pasta (preferably vermicelli) RICOTTA-WALNUT SAUCE 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt 1 tablespoon Margarine, softened 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (about 2 oz) 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 1/2 cup Chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh Basil 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper […]
Pasta With Mushrooms

Servings: 2 INGREDIENTS: 1 large Shallot, minced 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter 1 1/2 cups Crimini Mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons Cognac or Brandy, warmed 1/2 cup Beef Stock 1/2 teaspoon Dried Sage 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter 4 ounces Penne Pasta, cooked and drained Salt and Pepper INSTRUCTIONS: In a medium skillet, sauté the minced […]
Pasta with Meatballs

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Peeled fresh plum tomatoes or canned Italian plum tomatoes. 4 tablespoons Butter 2 small Onions, chopped fine 1 Clove garlic, chopped fine 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled Salt and black pepper 1/2 cup Marsala 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano 1/2 pound Vermicelli 1 cup Fresh grated Parmesan or Romano […]
Pasta With Meat And Pepper Sauce

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 Onion 1 Green bell pepper 1 Clove garlic 1 lb Ground beef Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cup Tomato sauce 1 tsp Dried oregano 1/2 tsp Dried thyme 1/2 lb Spaghetti 7 oz Jar roasted red peppers 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped INSTRUCTIONS: Chop the onion and green pepper. […]
Pasta With Light Lemon And Wine Sauce

Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb Your favorite shaped pasta 2 tbsp Margarine 1/2 small Onion, chopped 2 tbsp All-purpose Flour 1/2 cup Dry White Wine 1/2 cup Unsalted Chicken Broth 1/2 tsp Grated Lemon Zest 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme, chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped, or 1 tsp dried 1 […]
Pasta with Lentils and Chard

Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: 12 oz Swiss Chard 1 cup Lentils, rinsed and drained 1 medium Onion, finely chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced or pressed 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, coarsely crushed 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1/8 tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper 2 cups Water 12 oz Dry Linguine Salt 6 oz Neufchatel Cheese, […]