INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 garlic cloves, smashed slightly 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut against the grain into 4 pieces salt and pepper 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup reduced sodium beef broth 1 carrot, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 16 ounces pappardelle pasta Parmesan, ricotta, and parsley for topping INSTRUCTIONS: In a small skillet, heat the oil […]
Pasta
Easy Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup starchy pasta water 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Fresh lemon juice, as desired 4 cups arugula 2 tablespoons pine nuts Pinches of red pepper flakes Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan, recipe below, optional Instructions: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package […]
Pasta With Red Pepper Alfredo
Ingredients: 3 red peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. linguine 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/3 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. small basil leaves Kosher salt Pepper Directions: Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss red […]
15 Minute Lemon Pepper Pasta with Shrimp
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dry fusilli or medium-size twisted or tube-shaped pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups frozen chopped kale, spinach, broccoli rabe or other greens 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 lemon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 cup basil pesto 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. […]
Field Pea and Pasta Salad
Ingredients: SALAD 4 cups fresh or frozen field peas, cooked, drained, and cooled 8 ounces mini farfalle pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water, and drained 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 […]
Do-Ahead Ravioli Sausage Lasagna
Ingredients: 1 1/4lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 1package (25 to 27 1/2 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli 2 1/2cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz) 2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Steps: 1-In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. 2-In ungreased […]
Make-Ahead Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole
Ingredients: 1(7-oz.) pkg. uncooked ready-cut spaghetti (short curved pasta) or elbow macaroni 1cup water 1(28-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce 12frozen precooked Italian meatballs 2tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley Steps: 1-Grease 12×8-inch (2-quart) baking dish. In greased baking dish, combine uncooked spaghetti, water and spaghetti sauce; mix well. Add meatballs; turn to […]
Pasta with Garlicky Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (85 or 90% lean) 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup fresh bread crumbs ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to serve Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup milk 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package […]
Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce
INGREDIENTS: Salt 4 ounces bow tie (farfalle), linguini, or spaghetti pasta 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more) 1/2 medium onion, chopped Pinch chili pepper flakes 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley Freshly ground black […]
RECIPE: Creamy ocean fresh pasta
Ingredients: Seafood: 6 king prawns 6 mussels 120g calamari tubes 4 squid heads (for garnish) Choice of pasta: 250 g of Tagliatelle or Penne For Creamy Tomato Base: 2 tomatoes 1 whole onion Fresh rosemary and thyme 150ml cream 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 tablespoon of garlic 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 10ml of lemon […]