Pasta

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…

This is a macaroni and cheese I first made 3 years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup…

This recipe is a hit with my husband and everyone else I’ve given the recipe to. It’s very easy and satisfies that Italian craving. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1…

Very flavorful and spicy. You’ll never know it’s a healthy dish. You can also add some cut up grilled chicken – wonderful! Ingredients 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta 2 red bell peppers, julienned 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 3/4 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup grated Parmesan…

Every year when it’s time to go back to school I get inundated with requests from students to post recipes that are super-easy, cost pennies, and require a bare minimum of kitchen equipment. This delicious orecchiette pasta recipe only has a handful of ingredients, is very cheap to make, and most importantly: only uses one…

This recipe is a hot one, but delicious! If you are weak of tongue, then divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Bay scallops are preferred, but the larger sea scallops can be used if they are cut in half. This dish can also be placed in…

This is kid friendly with an Asian twist. Can also be made with spaghetti pasta. Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons hot chile paste (optional) 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces Udon noodles 1/4 cup…

This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!) Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6 ounce)…

A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you’re worried about the alcohol, don’t be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors. Ingredients 1 pound uncooked penne pasta 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce)…

A delicious lasagna recipe with a twist. Alfredo sauce is named after Roman restaurateur Alfredo di Lello who is credited with creating this dish in the 1920s. Ingredients 8 lasagna noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 cup…

One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce)…

This is a hearty, filling meal that’s full of flavor! Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound mild Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup white wine 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste…