Chicken Orzo

2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thick between waxed paper salt and pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 onion, minced olive oil butter 1 tsp dried sage 28 oz. canned tomatoes, crushed 1 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups dry orzo 4 cups baby spinach, fresh 1/4 cup parmesan, grated Lemon juice Heat 1… Continue reading Chicken Orzo

Mac and Cheese

1/2 lb macaroni, uncooked 4 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 2 tsp dijon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 3/4 cup of panko 2 tbsp parsley, minced Boil the macaroni in salted water.  Drain.  Preheat the oven to 400 F.  Grase… Continue reading Mac and Cheese

Spaghetti Carbonara

salt cracked pepper olive oil 1/4 lb bacon 1/2 lb spaghetti, uncooked 3 tbsp pasta water 1/2 cup shaved parmesan 2 eggs Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add the spaghetti. Heat a drizzle of olive oil up in a skillet.  Fry the bacon until crisp.  Set aside, without draining the… Continue reading Spaghetti Carbonara

Pasta with Lamb Sauce

2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, minced 1 carrot, peeled, minced 1/4 lb bacon, diced 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves only, minced sea salt and cracked pepper 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut in 1/2 inch cubes 1 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes with juice, mashed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp… Continue reading Pasta with Lamb Sauce

Penne Au Gratin

2 1/4 cups raw penne butter olive oil 2 tbsp flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1 cup diced cheddar cheese 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 1 large tomato, diced paprika parmesan Cook the penne in salted boiling water and then drain.  Rinse with cold water.  Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400… Continue reading Penne Au Gratin

Baked Ricotta Ham Pasta

olive oil 3/4 lb Italian cooked ham (parmacotto), diced 1/2" sea salt and cracked pepper 1 carrot, peeled, diced 1/2 onion, minced 1 stalk celery, minced 3/4 cup dry red wine 1 cup canned tomatoes, mashed, with juice 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/4 lb ziti, uncooked 3/4 lb ricotta 8… Continue reading Baked Ricotta Ham Pasta