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Mario Batali's Penne alla Vodka
By 1buttons
This classic pasta sauce is so delicious because its flavor base begins with bacon, garlic, and tomato paste, and f...
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pound penne
- 1 piece Parmigiano Reggiano, for grating
Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
By msippigrl
This Southern classic side dish is half the fuss of other homemade Mac and Cheese recipes
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, white or black
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3 tablespoons cold margarine, cut into very thin slices
- 2 - 3 cups shredded Sharp cheddar cheese, as desired
- 3/4 cup milk
Fettuccine Alfredo
By á-32604
Allow cream and butter to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 oz. fettuccine noodles
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- cracked black pepper
- ground nutmeg
Italian Wedding Soup with Three Cheese Tortellini
By KennyB07
Meatballs, cheese filled tortellini and a delectable broth make this soup the easiest and tastiest you will ever se...
- 9 oz package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 1 pkg frozen Italian style meatballs
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- juice of one lemon
- pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 C kale, chopped
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 T minced garlic
- 6 C chicken stock
- 1 C celery, chopped
- pinch of sugar
- dash of pepper
Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
By á-49077
Easy, cheesy and creamy homemade mac and cheese
- 1 (16 ounces) pound cavatappi shells
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Fried Ravioli
By missy55
Store bought cheese Raviolis are breaded and fried to a golden brown for dipping in a warm marinara sauce
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
- 1 box store-bought cheese ravioli (about 24 ravioli)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
- 1 jar store bought marinara sauce, heated, for dipping
Penne with Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, and Herbs
By á-24918
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off
- 2 large zucchini or summer squash, sliced in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided into 3 tbsp and 1 tbsp
- 8 ounces penne or farfalle pasta
- 1/3 cup torn basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
Crockpot Baked Ziti
By á-20898
Family night dinner? Try this Crockpot Baked Ziti recipe
- 1 container part-skim ricotta, 15 ounces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ziti
- 2 jars marinara sauce, 25 ounces
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Four Cheese Sausage Rigatoni
By á-2825
Fresh basil and mozzarella, goat cheese, ricotta, tomatoes, garlic, and sausage combine to make this hearty baked p...
- 1 (16-ounce) package rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in purée
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (15-ounce) carton whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 (4-ounce) log fresh goat cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Fresh basil, torn, optional
Kevin's Famous Macaroni and Cheese
By kevkev227
"This will be your new family favorite
- 1 pound Package of Pasta (Conchiglioni, Elbow Macaroni or Penne)
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/8 cup bacon, diced (Dry Salami or Pancetta)
- 1/8 cup chopped Green Onion
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon of pureed garlic
- 3 to 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of Kosher Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or hot)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan
- 2 cups off finely shredded Italian cheese (mozzarella, provolone or fontina)
- 1 cup of finely shredded cheddar (sharp, medium or mild)
Orzo Pasta Salad
By Taraespo
Toss all cut up veggies in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper
- Dressing:
- 1 sm eggplant
- 1 red pepper, chpd
- 1 yellow pepper, chpd
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 lb orzo pasta
- 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Garnish:
- 4 minced scallions
- 1/3 c. toasted pine nuts
- 3/4 lb feta, diced
- 15 basil leaves, cut
Prego® Now and Later Baked Ziti
By mporreca
Ziti, sauteed beef and onion, Prego® Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce and cheeses are combined to bake and serve now o...
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 jar (4 pounds 3 ounces) Prego® Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) package tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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