1/2 lb macaroni, uncooked 3 tbsp butter 6 tbsp flour 20 oz. canned tomatoes, crushed 1 tsp salt 1 onion, minced 1 egg, beaten 12 oz. cottage cheese cracked pepper panko grated parmesan Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 by 13" baking pan. Boil the pasta in salted water until tender. Drain… Continue reading Baked Cottage Cheese Macaroni
Category: Pasta
Fettucine with Bacon and Tomatoes
1 pound fettuccine 6 ounces thinly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips 3 garlic cloves, pressed 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice, drained 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until… Continue reading Fettucine with Bacon and Tomatoes
Chicken and Dumplings
1/2 onion, minced 1 tbsp butter salt 1 tbsp paprika 1/2 tsp pepper 8 pieces chicken 2 cups water 1 cup sour cream 3 eggs 2 cups flour Melt the butter in a dutch oven and then saute the onion until tender. Stir in the paprika, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Add the chicken pieces… Continue reading Chicken and Dumplings
Rosemary Bread Pudding
1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 tsp dry rosemary 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 eggs 1 tsp salt cracked pepper 3/4 cup gruyere, grated 5 cups white bread, crusts removed, cubed Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium high. Saute the onion until… Continue reading Rosemary Bread Pudding
Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken
12 ounces linguine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dry thyme 1/2 teaspoon dry marjoram 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 3-by-1/2-inch strips Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 10 oz baby spinach 3 ounces Asiago cheese, coarsely shredded (1 cup) 3 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely shredded (3/4 cup) 3… Continue reading Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken
Ziti with Pork and Sausage Ragu
4 ounces thinly sliced bacon, chopped 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 pound Italian hot sausages, casings removed 1 onion, minced 2 carrots, peeled, diced 1 celery stalk, minced 1 tsp dry thyme 6 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes 2 cups dry red wine 1 28-ounce… Continue reading Ziti with Pork and Sausage Ragu
Cilantro Pesto Spaghetti
1/2 cup pine nuts 3 garlic cloves, minced salt cracked pepper 1 cup parmesan, grated 1 cup cilantro, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lb spaghetti, uncooked Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Put the pine nuts in a food processor with the garlic,… Continue reading Cilantro Pesto Spaghetti
Bacon Mac and Cheese
2 cups macaroni, uncooked 1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Gruyère cheese 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 3 ounces thinly sliced bacon, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese salt and cracked pepper Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter 11×7-inch glass baking dish. Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still… Continue reading Bacon Mac and Cheese
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
Fettucine with Spinach and Bacon
1 lb spinach 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 scallion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp flour 2/3 cup light cream salt and pepper 1/2 lb fettucine, uncooked 1/3 cup diced bacon 1/3 cup panko paprika Cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Wilt the spinach in a sauce pan. Add the lemon juice and set aside.… Continue reading Fettucine with Spinach and Bacon