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penne with sund-dried tomaotes and arugula
By pdav
Cook pancetta in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and cris...
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 5 ounces baby arugula (8 cups), coarsely chopped
- 1 pound penne rigate
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus additional for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped basil or flat-leaf parsley
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rotini and cheese
By pdav
1. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp
- 2 bacon slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups hot cooked rotini (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
- 3/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed
basil vinaigrette
By pdav
In a food processor, pulse the garlic until chopped
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 cup packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- pinch of crushed red pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
pasta with white beans and arugula
By pdav
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
- 1 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
- 1 (19-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8.5-oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes with herbs in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 (5-oz.) package fresh arugula, thoroughly washed
- 1 (4-oz.) package crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
spaghetti with pecorino and black pepper
By pdav
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente
- Coarse salt
- 12 ounces 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
pasta salad with grilled sausages and peppers
By pdav
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente
- 1 pound gemelli pasta
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sausage Mixed Grill, sausages and vegetables thinly sliced
- 2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced on the bias
- 1/4 pound smoked mozzarella, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup chopped basil
pumpkin cheesecake bars
By pdav
Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare crust, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (6 3/4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 teaspoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- Cooking spray
- Filling:
- 1 1/4 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 large egg
- Remaining ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons water
ugly duckling salad/salad with a twist/Aarti Sequeira
By pdav
Warm a small skillet over medium heat
- dressing:
- 1/2 ½ cup pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 ½ cup hot water
- 1/2 ½ tsp. hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 ½ cup canola oil
- Kosher salt
- Splash of extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Salad:
- 1 bag baby spinach, washed and dried thoroughly
- 1 Fuji apple, thinly sliced
- 1 bulb celeriac (celery root), cleaned, peeled and grated
mixed berries with limoncello
By pdav
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl
- 4 cups mixed berries (like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons Limoncello
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
pan-seared scallops with bacon and spinach
By pdav
1. Cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until crisp
- 3 center-cut bacon slices
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo sea scallops (about 12)
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
- 12 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 lemon wedges (optional)