pasta
Pesto Sauce with Basil and Walnuts
Water and lemon juice are the magic ingredients I've been missing in my homemade pesto sauce all this time! Seriously, I was wondering why my pesto always turns out so thick and clumpy, but never thought to add water or lemon juice. They sure made a big difference though Today... (see the full recipe!)
American Goulash (Easy, Stove Top)
American Goulash (pretty much elbow macaroni, ground beef and diced tomatoes) is something I've been wanting to make for a while now. Who knows why it has taken me so long, because wow! It was so easy to make and tasted great! There are probably endless amounts of variations... (see the full recipe!)
Rotini Pasta with Spinach
Ingredients (makes about 2-3 servings): about 8 oz. dry Rotini noodles (or preferred pasta) 2-3 C. baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped about 1 tsp. olive oil salt and pepper to taste optional: grated cheese (I used a blend of Mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack... (see the full recipe!)
Macaroni Pasta Salad with Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients (makes about 8 servings): meat from 4 chicken drumsticks (I boiled frozen drumsticks for about 1 1/2 hours. This made it VERY easy to peel the meat off.) 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni 1/2 or 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 of a red onion, diced about 4 C. fresh baby... (see the full recipe!)
Baked Rotini and Cheese
Ingredients (about 6 servings): 8 oz dry rotini noodles 3 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 C. milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dry, ground mustard 1 tsp. Oregano, crushed 1 1/2 C. cheddar cheese, grated Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees... (see the full recipe!)
Penne Pasta with Mushroom and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients (makes about 8 servings): 1 box (16 oz) Penne rigate pasta 1 chicken breast, cubed 6 Tbsp. butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 of an onion, diced 8 mushrooms, sliced 3 Tbsp. flour 1 1/2 C. chicken broth 1 1/2 C. milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2... (see the full recipe!)
Pasta Shells with White Cheddar, Tuna, and Tomato
This was a fast, easy, and inexpensive recipe I got from the back of a Pasta Roni box. I just made a couple changes (only one can of tuna instead of two and adding chopped tomatoes.) This makes a delicious, flavorful meal for lunch or dinner and seems gourmet! Ingredients... (see the full recipe!)
Spaghetti Side Salad
Ingredients (about 4 servings): about 8 Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and torn 1-2 Roma tomatoes, chopped about 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil about 1/4 or 1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese a dash of salt and pepper Instructions: Combine the lettuce and tomatoes in a salad... (see the full recipe!)
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