Pasta

Rigatoni Recipe with Secret Sauce – This Rigatoni al Segreto recipe was the most closely guarded secret at Gino’s, one of New York City’s most famous Italian restaurants. When it closed, the recipe got out. But I think the amount of butter was way too low. So here’s my version. A simple salad is all…

This is a recipe from my children’s preschool. The children love it! Ingredients : 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup milk 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic salt 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon dried…

Easily doubled for a potluck, cottage cheese and sour cream are the unique elements to this macaroni and cheese recipe. Very rich and creamy. If you are looking for a great mac & cheese recipe this is the one. Ingredients : 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese…

This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory. Ingredients : 3 tablespoons olive oil ¾ cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 1 cup water…

Easy recipe for making a classic goulash. Can also be done in a slow cooker. Inspired by Paula Deen’s Bobby’s Goulash. Ingredients : 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 large yellow onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups water 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons soy…

This dinner is quick and easy but tastes gourmet! Ready in 25 minutes. No, of course you’re not going to make your own ravioli. Just pick up a bag of frozen and a couple of other ingredients from the dairy case, and you’ll be feasting on this warm and creamy dish in mere minutes. Ingredients…

This is my all-time favorite kick-back recipe on a Sunday night. Ready in 25 minutes. This one’s so easy, you won’t even need a recipe after the first time you make it. Ingredients : 2 cups broccoli 1 tablespoon salt 1 pound fettuccine pasta 1 (16 ounce) jar four-cheese Alfredo sauce (such as Classico®) 2…

This dish was created in the Lazio region (the area around Rome) in the middle of the 20th century, after World War Two. We don’t use cream, milk, garlic, onions or other strange ingredients; we use only guanciale, eggs, pecorino cheese, and lots of black pepper (carbonaro is the Italian for coal miner). This isn’t…

For a new twist on lasagna, try this delicious version. I use ham, but you could also use smoked turkey. I serve this with a salad. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce 1 cup milk 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced lengthwise about 1/8 inch thick 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt…

Very easy to make, and kids will love it! Ingredients 8 ounces rotini pasta 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly…

This versatile one-dish pasta bake uses your favorite pizza ingredients like bell pepper, sausage, pepperoni, and olives–and you can use your family’s favorite pasta shapes. Ingredients 1 pound any shape pasta (such as penne, farfalle, elbows) 1 pound Italian sausage 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 sweet onion, diced 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into…

A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It’s really easy — even I can make it — and tastes great. I’m not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note ‘Good source of protein, vitamin A,…

This is a recipe I got from my mother years ago — it’s great. Ingredients MEATBALLS 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg, beaten SAUCE 3/4 cup chopped onion 5 cloves garlic,…

This is quite possibly the one thing that I am constantly asked to make. This is a ziti with a lot of flavor. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta 1 pound mild Italian sausage 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon…

This is a lighter version of pasta carbonara. For people who want the flavor but not the bacon, smoked salmon is the perfect substitute! Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 cups skim milk 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed…