UNEXPECTED PASTA SHELLS WITH SPRING VEGETABLES½ lb. fresh asparagus, trim and cut off ends1 (8-oz.) pkg. sugar snap peas, cut in half1 c. ricotta cheese2 T. fresh lemon juice2 T. lemon zest, divided¼ c. plus ¼ t. kosher salt, divided½…
MEXICAN LASAGNA1/3 c. olive oil2 lbs. lean ground meat, turkey or chicken2 T. chili powder1 T. ground cumin1 red onion, chopped1 (15-oz.) can black beans, washed and drained1 c. hot taco sauce2 c. fresh corn kernelsSalt, red/black pepper8 (8”) flavored…
LIGHT AND LEAN LASAGNA½ lb. ground turkey1 (14.5-oz.) can tomato puree3 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce1/3 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. chopped onion2 T. minced garlic1 bay leaf2 t. Italian seasoning1 t. dried oreganoSalt/black pepperPinch ground nutmeg1 (12-oz.) container reduced-fat…
LEMONY CAPER SHRIMP PASTA IN A SKILLET1 lb. pkg. linguiniOlive oil2 lbs. large fresh shrimp, peeled with tails onSalt, black pepper2 fresh lemons sliced1 (3 ½ oz.) jar capers, keep liquid1 (7.5-oz.) container store-bought bruschetta or home-made1-2 qts. seafood stockFresh…
KICKED-UP ROASTED TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni1 lb. plum tomatoes, ¼” thick slicesOlive oil1 T. chopped fresh oreganoBlack pepper/kosher salt1 T. butter2 T. flour1 t. dry mustard1 ½ c. milk1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 c. shredded…
RAGIN-CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE1 (14-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, cut into ½” slices1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. flour1 T. Creole seasoning1-quart whole milk16 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese1 (16-oz.)…
GRAMMIE’S MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN TENDERS1 pkg. elbow pasta1 pkg. small shell pastaORYour favorite pasta1 (16-oz.) carton Velveeta cheese, cubed1 (8-oz.) Mozzarella cheese, grated1 (8-oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese1 can Campbell’s cheddar soup½ to 1 c. warm milk½ stick…
COMFORT FRENCH ONION PASTA CASSEROLE1 (16-oz.) pkg. penne pasta2 T. butter1 T. olive oil2 large onions, thinly sliced1 c. bacon, rough chop (I used turkey bacon)2 T. minced garlic3 sprigs fresh thyme, extra for garnish1 oz. Pioneer French Dip Au…
Ultimate Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella ULTIMATE PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. uncooked whole-grain farfalle2 c. fresh basil leaves3 T. good quality olive oil1 T. lemon zestKosher salt, black pepper1 garlic clove1 c. grape tomatoes,…
CRAZY DRUNKEN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS1 ½-2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1” thick piecesKosher salt/black pepperFlourOlive oil1 ½ lbs. mushrooms, sliced1 large shallot, minced1 c. chicken broth1 c. white wine2 T. fresh tarragon leaves, rough chopJuice of…