Pasta

Pasta

Baked Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli is a hearty baked pasta that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Essentially an easier lasagna made with penne. Top it with plenty of cheese and you’ll soon have a new favorite to add to the rotation.  INGREDIENTS : 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. sweet italian sausage, remove from casing 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 tsp. crushed […]

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Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi

INGREDIENTS: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 2 large eggs 2 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp. butter 1/2 freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°. Poke potatoes all over with a fork […]

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Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli

Freshly grated Parmesan makes this bacon pasta dish together. INGREDIENTS: 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 slices bacon 12 oz. rigatoni 1/2 c. grated Parmesan (2 ounces) kosher salt Pepper DIRECTIONS : Position racks to divide the oven […]

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CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM FLORENTINE PASTA

Creamy pasta sauce with fresh mushrooms and spinach over chicken and fettuccine. INGREDIENTS: 6 small chicken breasts Flour, salt and pepper, for dredging 1 pound fettuccine, cooked according to package directions 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup flour 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups cream (milk or half and half can be […]

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Pastitsio | baked greek pasta with lamb

A delicious Greek inspired, baked pasta dish made with penne pasta, lamb bolognese and a béchamel sauce. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 pounds ground lamb ( or use half ground beef or ground turkey )  2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste 6 cloves garlic, rough chopped, or 2 tablespoons granulated garlic […]

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Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard

Ingredients: 1 pound penne, rigatoni or medium shells 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 hot Italian sausages, meat removed from casings and crumbled (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 cup dry white wine 3/4 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons grainy mustard Pinch of crushed red pepper 1 cup thinly sliced basil How to Make It: Step: […]

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Rainbow Pasta

The most colorful way to eat spaghetti. INGREDIENTS : 6 Ziploc bags 1 lb. spaghetti, cooked Food coloring (we used 6) 1 c. Water, Divided 3 tbsp. butter, melted 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Place 2 tbsp water into each ziplock back (we used 6 for 6 different […]

Pasta, Seafood

Creamy pasta with salmon

Ingredients: 300-350g/10½-12oz pasta 3 tbsp olive oil 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 red onions, sliced 3 x 150g/5½oz fresh salmon fillets, skinned and cubed 150ml/5fl oz double cream 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: Cook the pasta according to packet instructions in a pan of salted boiling water, then drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add […]

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Tuna pasta bake

This classic tuna pasta bake recipe is a student favourite and is tasty enough for a midweek family meal too. Ingredients: 600g/1lb 5oz pasta shapes such as fusilli, penne or farfalle 50g/2oz butter 50g/2oz plain flour 600ml/20fl oz milk ½ tsp mustard powder 200g/7oz extra-mature cheddar, grated 100g tin sweetcorn, drained 100g/3½oz peas 3 spring onions, sliced 2 x 185g tins tuna in spring […]

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Basic Pasta

“An easy recipe and simple to double or triple, depending on amount needed. Hope you enjoy!” Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons water Directions: In a medium sized bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the flour, add the slightly beaten egg, and mix. Mixture should […]