Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad 16 oz penne 1 bag (16 oz frozen Italian vegetables, thawed) 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup good olive oil 2 cloves garlic (grated) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup diced sweet red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced green onions 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil 1/4 … Read more
Caesar Pasta Salad 8 ounces bow tie pasta 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1/2 cup sliced marinated sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives Caesar salad dressing Cook the bow tie pasta as you normally would Drain and rinse thoroughly Fold the tomatoes, cheese, olives, and lettuce into the cooked … Read more
Pasta Salad 2 – 16 oz tri-color rotini 1 can black olives – sliced 1 large tomato – diced 1/2 – 16 oz. bottle of Italian dressing 1 – Sweet Bell Pepper (Yellow, Orange or Red) **OPTIONALl** 1/2 package Pepperoni – sliced in to 1/4’s 1/4 lb Sharp Cheese – cubed Cook Pasta according to … Read more
Shell Pasta Salad ***DRESSING*** 1/2 – 16 oz. Bottle of Italian Dressing ***SALAD*** 1 pound small pasta shells 1/4 pound provolone cheese 1/4 pound hard salami 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage 3 green peppers 3 ribs celery 2 small onions 1 can black olives 1 7 ounce jar green olives 3 tomatoes ***SALAD*** Cook and drain … Read more
Pepperoni Spaghetti Bake 1 lb ground chuck 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 small green pepper (chopped) 1 4 oz can mushrooms, drained 1 26 oz jar pasta sauce 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 t Italian seasoning 1 lb spaghetti (broken into small pieces) 3/4 Cup milk 2 eggs (slightly beaten) 1 5 oz … Read more
This is one of my family favorites. They are always begging me to make it. It is quick and easy to make and it is always a hit. I usually server this with Italian Sausages and Garlic Bread. Fettuccine Alfredo 16 oz pkg of Fettuccine Pasta 1/2 cup Butter 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream … Read more
Texas Hash 1 large onion — chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup green pepper 1 1/2 cups grated cheese 1/2 cup celery 1 1/2 cups macaroni 1 15 oz can tomatoes 1 can peas — (no. 2 size) 1 large can chili without beans Bring water to boil and add macaroni and … Read more
Quick Chicken Noodle Soup 12 Cups Water 3 Tablespoons Chicken Flavor Bouillon 2 Cups uncooked Pasta Combine all ingredients in stock pot and bring to boil. Cook until pasta is tender. Server Hot. Soup American
Summer Vegetable Casserole 1 1/2 cups green beans — sliced in 2″pieces 1 1/4 cups medium bow tie pasta — about 3 ounces 1 medium yellow summer squash — cut (1 1/2cups) 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 medium onion — chopped 3/4 teaspoon dried basil — crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano — crushed 1 tablespoon … Read more
Italian Pasta Salad 1 cup uncooked tri-color spiral macaroni 2 cups bite-size pieces salad greens 1/2 cup tomatoes 1/2 cup pepperoni 1/3 cup sliced zucchini 3 tablespoons sliced green onions (with tops) 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese cut in to small cubes 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Italian Dressing (use … Read more
Vegetable Beef Soup 4 pounds boneless beef chuck 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoons pepper 1/4 cup cooking oil 2 cloves garlic — minced 1 bay leaves 1 teaspoons dried thyme 3 1/2 quarts water 32 oz cans tomato sauce 6 beef bouillon cubes 1 cup Ditalini Pasta 1 pounds potatoes; … Read more
Important Rule: Pasta should be prepared just before serving it. Use a Large Pot: To cook pasta properly, pasta needs a lot of water. A too-small pot and too little water encourages the pasta to clump and stick together, thus cooking unevenly. For a pound (16 ounces) of pasta, you will want a pot that … Read more