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.



Monday, May 16, 2011

Tuna Casserole Recipes

Tuna Casserole


Ingredients of Tuna 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 Small shell pasta 2 1/2 cups 625 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated carrot 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of flaked white tuna in water, drained 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of condensed cream of mushroom soup 10 oz. 284 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Milk 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried dillweed 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Cheddar cheese 1 cup 250 mL

How to Tuna Casserole

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. Transfer ti greased 2 quart (2 L) casserrole.

Heat cooking oil in medium saucepan on medium. Add onion. Cook, uncovered for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until starting to soften. Add carrot. Cook, uncovered, for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until softed. Add next 2 ingredients. Stir. Pour over pasta. Stir until well combined. Bake, covered ,in 35o F (175 C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes until bubbling.

Sprinkle with sheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Serves 4.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Smaky Chicken Penne Recipes

Smaky Chicken Penne


Ingredients of Smaky Chicken Penne

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bacon slices,diced 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lean ground chicken 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Italian seasoning 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pasta sauce 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Penne pasta 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced green pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated mozzarella cheese (optional) 1/2 cup 125

How to Smaky Chicken Penne

Cook bacon in Dutch oven on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until starting to crisp. Add chicken. Scramble-fry for about 5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.

Add next 3 ingredients. Stir. Cook, uncovered, for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften.

Add next 4 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for about 12 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is almost tender.

Add green pepper, Stir. Cook, covered for about 5 minutes until pasta is tender but firm and pepper is tender-crisp.

Sprinkle with cheese. Makes about 9 1/2 cups (2.4 L)

Red Curry Chicken Rotini Recipes

Red Curry Chicken Rotini


Ingredients of Red Curry Chicken Rotini

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rotini pasta 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Boneless,skinless chicken thighs,cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced peeled tart apple 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped frozen mango, thawed 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced red pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove,minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of coconut milk 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared chicken broth 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fish sauce 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sweet chili sauce 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Red curry paste 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lime juice 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. 15 mL

How to Red Curry Chicken Rotini

Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally,until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium-high. Add chicken. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown. Drain all but 1 tbsp. (15 mL) drippings.

Add next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and apple are softened.

Add next 5 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for about add lime juice. Stir. Add to pasta. Toss. Transfer to serving bowl.

Sprinkle with basil. Makes about 8 cups (2 L).

Spicy Chicken Spaghetti Recipes

Spicy Chicken Spaghetti


Ingredients of Spicy Chicken Spaghetti

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 Whole-wheat spaghetti,broken into 4 pieces 8 oz. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive (or cooking) oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Boneless,skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch (12 mm) cubes 3/4 lb 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sliced fresh white mushrooms 3 cups 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of condensed cream of mushroom soup 10 oz. 284 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Milk 1/3 cup 75 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of diced tomatoes (with juice) 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Finely chopped pickled jalapeno peppers 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Dried basil 1 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic powder 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated jalapeno Monterey jack cheese 1 cup 250 mL

How to Spicy Chicken Spaghetti

Conbine water and salt in large sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil,uncovered,for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat olive oil in large frying pan on medium. Add chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.

Add mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid gas evaporated and mushrooms are starting to brown , Add to pasta. Toos. Cover to keep warm.

Stir soup and milk insame frying pan until smooth. Add next 5 ingredients. Heat and stir on medium for 2 to 4 minutes until boiling. Add sheese stir for about 30 seconds until melted. Add to pasta mixture. Toss to combine. Makes about 7 cup (1.75 L)

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