Easy Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
1 lb. Penne Pasta, uncooked 4 T. minced garlic Salt/black pepper, to taste 1 T. olive oil 4 c. water 1 head fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into bite-sized florets 4 T. butter 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. grated…
Comforting Mac and Cheese with Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto
COMFORTING MAC & CHEESE WITH FRESH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO Kosher salt, black pepper 1 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½” pieces 8 oz. elbow macaroni 4 T. butter, cut into pieces ¾ c. evaporated milk, not FF 2…
Dreamy-Creamy Macaroni Salad
DREAMY-CREAMY MACARONI SALAD ½ (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni ¾ c. mayo 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. Dijon mustard 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. black paper 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 pt. assorted grape tomatoes, halved ½…
Guilt-Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad
GUILT-FREE GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD1 lb. Gemelli Pasta (or your favorite)1 (6.35-oz.) jar basil pesto½ c. mayoSea salt/black pepper to taste2 c. frozen peas, cook according to package directions2 c. steamed asparagus, chopped1 ½ c. chickpeas, drained and rinsed¾ c…
Anytime Lemon-Orzo Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
ANYTIME LEMON-ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES2 c. cherry tomatoes1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces4 T. olive oil, divided1 c. orzo½ c. chopped red onion½ c. shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano¼ c. chopped parsley¼ c. toasted pine nutsZest of…
Herbed-Orzo Salad with Shrimp
HERBED-ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP1 lb. orzoSalt, black pepperOlive oil1 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp, seasoned2 T. minced garlic½ c. good quality olive oil½ c. fresh lemon juice1 c. chopped green onions1 bunch chopped fresh parsley¼ c. chopped fresh dill1 medium red…
Tantalizing Grilled Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad
TANTALIZING GRILLED VEGGIE ORZO PASTA SALAD1 ½ c. uncooked orzo pasta1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved1 T. minced garlicOlive oil spray1 red onion, quartered1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded, sliced into chunks)1 large zucchini, sliced into thick roundsKosher…
Roasted Mushrooms and Tomato Pasta Salad
ROASTED MUSHROOM AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD1 (8-oz.) container of fresh sliced mushrooms1 pt. of cherry tomatoes, halved3 T. minced garlic1 T. dried oregano, crushed1 T. olive oil6 oz. dried whole grain penne pasta2 T. olive oil2 T. white wine vinegarBlack…
Ultimate Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
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,…
Amazing Zoodles, Asparagus and Pea Dish
AMAZING ZOODLES, ASPARAGUS AND PEA DISH1-2 lbs. zoodles (zucchini, yellow squash, butternut squash, etc.) Can be a mixture or just one of the zoodles1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed1 (8-oz.) bag frozen peas, cooked according to package directionsItalian dressingOlive oilSalt, black…