It's all in the pasta

Who says good things don't come easy ? Pasta is proof positive that a delicious dinner can be put on the table in mere minutes. And although you may be baffled by the variety available at your local supermarket, when yon know the basics a world of pasta possibilities will be at your fingertips.



Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Quick Meatball Casserole Recipes

Quick Meatball Casserole


Ingredients of Quick Meatball Casserole

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 8 cups 2 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 tsp 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cavatappi pasta 3 cups 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chunky tomato pasta sauce 2 1/2 cups 625 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Frozen cooked meatball, thawed 24 24
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Finely chopped green pepper 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Greted Italian cheese blend 1 1/2 cup 375 mL

How to Quick Meatball Casserole

Combine water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add psta. Boil, uncovered, for 8 minutes, striring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) cooking water. Return pasta and cooking water to same pot.

Add next 3 ingredients. Stir.Transfer to greased 2 quart (2 L) casserole. Bake,covered, in 375 F (190 C) oven for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with cheese.Bake, uncovered , for about 15 minutes until bubbling and cheese is melted. Serves 4 .

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Meaty Macaroni Pizza Recipes

Meaty Macaroni Pizza


Ingredients of Meaty Macaroni Pizza

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 8 cups 2 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Elbow macaroni 2 cup 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Large eggs 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Milk 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Onion salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Barbecue sauce 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Deli roast beef slices, cut into thin strips 2 oz. 57 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Deli ham slices, cut into thin strips 2 oz. 57 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup 175 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Deli chicken breast slices, cut into 2 oz. 57 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup 175 mL

How to Meaty Macaroni Pizza

Combine water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot.

Beat next 3 ingredients in small bowl until smooth. Add to pasta. Stir well. Spread on greased 12 inch (30 cm) pizza pan. Bake, uncovered, in 350 F (175 C) oven for about 10 minutes until set.

Spread barbecue sauce over pasta crust. Sprinkle wuth Parmesan cheese.

Layer next 6 ingredients, in order given, over Parmesan cheese.

Sprinkle wuth second amount of mozzarela cheese. Beke, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until hot and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 wedges

Sweet and Spicy Pork Recipes

Sweet and Spicy Pork


Ingredients of Sweet and Spicy Pork

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 8 cups 2 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Angel hair pasta,broken into thirds 8 oz. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fresh bean sprouts 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat, halved 3/4 lb 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sesame oil (for flavour) 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Seasoned salt 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced red pepper 2 cup 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sweet cholo sauce 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lime juice 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Brown sugar,packed 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Soy sauce 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chili paste (sambal oelek) 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL

How to Sweet and Spicy Pork

Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered ,for 3 to 5 minutes, striring occasionally, until tender but firm.

Add bean sprouts. Stir. Cook, uncovered, for 15 seconds. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Combine next 3 ingredients in medium bowl.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 3 ingredients and pork mixture. Cook for about 10 minutes until pork is browned.

Add remaining 6 ingredients. Heat and stir for 2 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add to pasta mixture. Toss Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L)

Greco Beef Manicotti Recipes

Greco Beef Manicotti


Ingredients of Greco Beef Manicotti

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive (or cooking) oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lean ground beef 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sliced black olives 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato pasta sauce 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sun-dried tomato pesto 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato pasta sauce 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fresh lasagna sheets 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tomato pasta sauce 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp. 30 mL

How to Greco Beef Manicotti

Heat olive oil in large frying pan on medium. Add nezt 3 ingredients. Scramble-fry for about 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened.

Add next 6 ingredients.Stir.

Spread frist amount of pasta sauce on bottom of greased 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) baking dish.

Soak pasta sheets in warm water for 2 minutes to soften. Blot dry. Spread about 3/4 cup (175 mL) beef mixture over each pasta sheet, leaving 1/2 inch (12 mm) along on longer edge. Roll up, jelly roll-style, from poopsite long edge

Arrange rolls, seam-side down, close together in baking dish. Pour second amount of pasta sauce over rolls. Bake, covered, in 350 F (175 C) oven for about 75 minutes until pasta is tender. Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with second amount of cheese and basil. Makes 4 manicotti.

Note : You may use a fresh homemade pasta instead of purchased pasta sheets. Roll pasta out into four 6 x 8 inch (15 x 20 cm) rectangles.

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