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Avocado Basil Pasta
By wpolumbo
A different kind of pasta!
- 8 oz. dried bow tie pasta
- 2 medium avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and coarsely chopped
- 6 slices bacon, crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese
Creamy Pasta Salad
By wpolumbo
Just don't eat it after a long day on the counter!
- PASTA SALAD:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 1 (16 oz.) carton Ricotta cheese
- 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
- 2 tbsp. each olive oil and milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 (16 oz.) box tri-color rotini
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1 small bunch broccoli (about 2 c. flowerets)
- 1 (10 oz.) box frozen peas, defrosted
- 1 (5 3/4 oz.) can large black olives, sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 small zucchini, cut in halves lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices (about 3 c.)
- 1 each small green pepper and red pepper, cut in half, seeded, and diced
- 1 c. grated Romano cheese
Creamy Pasta Salad 2
By wpolumbo
A second delicious recipe!
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cup macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
Fresh from the Garden Tomato Pasta
By wpolumbo
It looks and tastes as good as it sounds!
- 3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Kraft Special Collection Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- 4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
Pasta & Potatoes
By wpolumbo
Hearty and delicious!
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
- 1 bouillon cube, beef
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 bunch basil
- 1/2 pound tubetti
Quick Marinara Sauce
By wpolumbo
A quick and traditional recipe!
- 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, with juice, crushed between your fingers as you add them to the pan
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 sprigs basil
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Rachel Ray Pasta - Pesto, Red Sauce, and Cheese
By wpolumbo
Rachel Ray brings the flavor again!
- 1 small onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- handful torn basil
- 1 lb. small pasta shells
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lb. grated fresh mozzarella
- Parmesan cheese
Fettuccine with Bolognese Sauce
By wpolumbo
Pasta and meat - always a winning combination!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 pound pancetta, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Pasta with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce
By wpolumbo
Pasta, tomatoes, and mushrooms? Sounds like a winner for Adrienne!
- 1 pound penne
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 4 cups torn escarole (optional)
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and oregano)
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
Stuffed Mushrooms
By wpolumbo
A tasty funghi treat!
- 2 cups Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken in the Canister
- 1 cup hot water
- 16 large mushrooms (about 1 lb.)
- 3 Tbsp. butter or margerine
- 1/2 small green pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red pepper, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted