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Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti
8 ounces spaghetti
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and place spaghetti in a greased 1.5 quart casserole dish.
Creamy Penne Pasta
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
Chicken Manicotti with Chive Cream Sauce
12 Manicotti pasta shells
8 oz Whipped cream cheese with chives&onion
2/3 cup Milk
1/4 cup Romano cheese grated
2 cups Cooked chicken chopped
1 10 oz pkg frozen broccoli, (chopped) thawed, and drained
1 4 oz jar pimiento chopped and drained
1/4 ts Pepper
Paprika to taste
Kasha Varnishkes
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup whole roasted buckwheat groats
2 cups chicken stock or water
3 Tbs. schmaltz or margarine
1 cup onions, chopped
1/4 lb. egg bowtie noodles
Pasta Primavera
2 Tbs. cornstarch
11 ounces chicken stock
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. garlic powder, or 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium tomato, diced
4 cups thin spaghetti, hot cooked
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Linguine with Clam Sauce
12 oz Linguine pasta
2 tb Olive oil
1 lg Clove garlic,minced
1 sm Onion, finely chopped
1 10 oz can minced clams
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1 tb Lemon juice
1 ds Hot pepper sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Cook linguine according to package directions, making sure that it is not overcooked. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a skillet. Saute garlic and onions until soft but not browned. Add clams with liquid, parsley, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Heat through. Drain linguine; place on a platter and pour clam sauce over it. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, as desired. Yields 2 servings.
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil
1/3 cup olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
12 oz (300 g) spaghetti
2 Tbs finely chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fettucine Alfredo
1 pound fresh linguine
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons softened butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Sesame Noodles with Shrimp and Peppers
1 lb. Vermicelli or Thin Spaghetti or other long pasta shape
3 tbsp. oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
30 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 medium bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cut into strips
salt and freshly ground pepper
Barbecue Beef Lasagne
12 Lasagne pieces, uncooked
1 pound ground beef, pork or turkey
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
10-oz. package frozen corn, thawed, reserving 1/4 cup
15-oz. container part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese