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  • elbow macaroni in tomato sauce
    Beef,  Main Course,  Pasta,  Pork,  Recipes

    Making Baked Ziti with Macaroni

    August 23, 2016

    What is Baked Ziti? Traditionally, Baked Ziti is an Italian casserole dish, cooked with tomato sauce and cheese.  After searching my pantry, I discovered I did not have any Ziti, nor Penne pasta, both used interchangeably in this classic recipe.  Because Ziti and Penne are tubular pasta, why couldn’t I use elbow macaroni, of which I had plenty of?  This dish turned out to be a “use up what is in the fridge” dish, which us home cooks – LOVE! Legend notes upon being served a dish of macaroni, an early Italian sovereign exclaimed, “Macaroni!” Which means “how very dear.”  This semolina and water-based pasta do not usually contain eggs…

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    Pasta,  Recipes,  Sauces,  Slow Cooker Simplicity,  Vegetables

    Homemade Tomato Sauce Without Sweating Over a Hot Stove

    August 1, 2016

    With the bounty of my home-grown tomatoes and Doug’s love for red pasta sauces; I have been searching for a tomato sauce, NOT requiring me to sweat over a hot stove all day long.   So, imagine my elation when I discovered a recipe that I can use my home-grown tomatoes and the Crock-Pot!  The Crock-Pot below can be programmed to start cooking while you are at work AND you can carry it to a dinner party! Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S Programmable Cook and Carry Oval Slow Cooker, 6-Quart Because this was a new recipe and it would just be my husband and myself dining, I cut this recipe in half for this…

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  • Chicken Lemon pasta with summer vegetables
    Chicken,  Main Course,  Pasta,  Recipes,  Vegetables

    Chicken Lemon Pasta with Summer Vegetables

    July 14, 2016

    Looking for a way to use up your summer harvest? For this Chicken and Lemon Pasta, you will spend more time prepping than cooking. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to make it a weeknight meal. MAKES 4 SERVINGS TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES Ideal Cooking Gadgets When Cooking Pasta   COOK – pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.  Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. You can use any type of your favorite pasta.  The recipe recommended campanelle, which I used, but I think a penne or bowtie would’ve been better. HEAT – butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add scallion whites…

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    Simple Supper: One Pot Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes

    May 12, 2016

    Easy pasta dinner with a few ingredients… My favorite go to meal when I have no idea what to make for dinner is PASTA.  It is so easy to prepare and you only need a few ingredients to boost it up to an entree.  Served with a slice of bread, this is a meal that was a crunch time touchdown that only took about 30 minutes from start to finish. Ingredients needed: 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 1 cup of chopped onion 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes – do not drain them 1 1/2 cups chicken stock – I use Swanson, unsalted…

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    Spaghetti with Carbonara Sauce

    April 25, 2016

    As one of my FAVORITE dishes ever, a good Spaghetti with Carbonara Sauce can be very difficult to make. I have tried at least a dozen different ways and although this particular recipe cannot be classified as EASY, it is not difficult – just takes patience and preparation.  That being said, make sure you have all your hardware and ingredients prepared before you get started, for a smoother cooking experience.  Because there is so few ingredients, it is especially critical to use good quality items.  Their flavor will be amplified in this dish.                     INGREDIENTS: Kosher salt 1 pound dried spaghetti…

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