Snow Pea Pasta Salad
Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS: 2 lb Mostaccioli, cooked, drained, and chilled 1 lb Snow peas, trimmed, blanched, and chilled 2 oz Green onions, sliced 6 oz Carrots, grated 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced 12 oz Ham, julienned 3 cups Bacon and Cheese Dressing 6 oz Almonds, sliced and toasted INSTRUCTIONS: In a large bowl, combine […]
Shrimp In Champagne Sauce With Pasta
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Sliced mushrooms 1 Tbs Olive oil 1 lb Medium shrimp; shelled 1 1/2 cup Champagne 1/4 tsp Salt 2 Tbs Minced shallots or scallions 2 Plum tomatoes; diced 1 cup Heavy cream 1 lb Dried angel hair pasta 3 Tbs Chopped parsley INSTRUCTIONS: In a medium saucepan, sauté […]
Seafood Pasta Salad with Roasted Peppers
Servings: 8 INGREDIENTS: 2 large Red Peppers 2 large Yellow Peppers 1/4 cup Blue Cheese, crumbled (2 oz) 16 oz Rotini Pasta 1 lb Cooked Bay Scallops 1/4 cup Fresh Dillweed 1 cup Italian Salad Dressing INSTRUCTIONS: Char the red and yellow peppers evenly over a gas flame, grill, or under the broiler […]
Seafood Pasta Salad
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Tri-colored spiral pasta 1 cup Cooked shrimp (or canned tuna, drained and flaked) 1/3 cup Green pepper, diced 1/4 cup Carrots, sliced 1/2 cup Zucchini, sliced 1/3 cup White wine Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Cook the pasta according to the package […]
Salsa Pasta Ole’
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb Farfalle pasta (bow ties) 1/2 cup Vegetable oil 2 bunches Scallions, cut into 3-inch julienne 3/4 cup Bottled hot or medium salsa 4 oz Jack cheese, shredded or Montery Jack cheese INSTRUCTIONS: In a large saucepan, boil salted water, and cook the farfalle pasta according to the […]
Salad Bar Pasta Salad
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms) 2 oz dry broad egg noodles, cooked and drained 1/4 cup reduced-calorie Creamy Italian dressing INSTRUCTIONS: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cut-up fresh vegetables, cooked and drained egg noodles, and reduced-calorie Creamy Italian dressing. Toss the ingredients together until the […]
Rolled Pasta with Radicchio, Pancetta, and Balsamic Vineg
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 8 oz Dried Penne or Farfalle 1 Tbs Salt 3 Tbs Olive oil 4 Shallots, chopped OR 6 green onions, white part only 2 oz Pancetta (Italian Bacon), diced 1 Head Radicchio (or 1 lb. Belgian Endive) sliced into thin strips to yield 2 cups 2 Tbs Unsalted butter, cut into […]
Quickie Pasta Bake
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Pasta (penne, rotini, or shells) 1 Tbs Vegetable oil 1 Onion, chopped 1 can Tomatoes, 28 oz, crushed OR 1 tsp Dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups Cheese, grated (any type) INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Cook the pasta on the stove according […]
Quick Fix Pasta Sauces
Servings: 4 ALFREDO PASTA INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Whipping cream 1/2 cup Butter 1 lb Fettucini (450g), cooked 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and cayenne pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Bring whipping cream and butter to a simmer in a saucepan. Pour the simmered cream and butter mixture into a large bowl. Toss the […]
Poloni (Miniature Pasta Squares With Dairy Sauce)
Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: PASTA: 2 cups flour 1 egg, beaten 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (about) water DAIRY SAUCE: 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup yoghurt 1/4 tsp salt 2 cloves garlic, put through a press 1 tsp fresh mint, chopped 1 Tbs fresh dill, chopped FOR COOKING PASTA: 4 cups water, lightly salted, […]