May 18, 2020
Posted in Pasta , Recipes , Salads
Hawaiian Salad
Salad: 1 pound elbow macaroni cooked and drained 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks, juices reserved 1 8 oz. package diced ham, patted dry with paper towel 1 cup carrots shredded 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced Dressing: 3/4 cup reserved pineapple juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 6 oz. container pineapple yogurt Once you’ve cooked macaroni and it’s cooling, stir in apple cider vinegar and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice and sugar, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then mix in mayonnaise and yogurt.
In a large bowl, add macaroni, pineapple chunks, diced ham, carrots, and green onion.
Add dressing and toss together until combined...
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May 16, 2020
Posted in Pasta , Recipes , Soups
Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup
2 tablespoons butter 1 onion diced 2 cloves garlic chopped red pepper flakes to taste optional 1/4 cup flour rice flour for gluten-free 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 8 ounces cheese tortellini gluten-free for gluten-free 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano parmesan, grated 10 ounces spinach coarsely chopped 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream or Greek yogurt salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup basil chopped (optional) Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a m...
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Slow Cooked Triple Cheddar Mac And Cheese
2 cups dry elbow macaroni 1 12 oz can evaporated milk 1 10 3/4 oz can cheddar cheese soup 8 oz sour cream Full fat works best 1/2 cup butter melted 3 large eggs 1 tsp dry mustard 1/4-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste 1/2 tsp salt 3 1/2 cups of triple cheddar cheese divided Set your slow cooker on the low setting, and spray the inside with cooking spray.
Parboil the macaroni in salted water for 6 minutes.
While the macaroni is cooking, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together, the melted butter, evaporated milk, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, eggs, and seasonings. Whisk until fully combined.
After cooking the macaroni for 6 mi...
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CHICKEN AND SPINACH SKILLET PASTA
Keyword Chicken, Skillet Meal
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 cup diced onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 8 ounces approximately 2-1/2 cups uncooked dry (uncooked) penne pasta 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste 1/2 cup half and half 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded 1 5 ounce bag fresh baby spinach 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Read More
May 14, 2020
Posted in Pasta , Recipes
MUSHROOM FLORENTINE PASTA
8 ounces weight linguine pasta, uncooked (the same amount of other pasta may be substituted) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 8 ounces chicken broth vegetable broth may be substituted 8 ounces whole milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1.5 ounces 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 garlic cloves minced 3 ounces weight Gruyere cheese (or Gouda), shredded 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves Begin cooking pasta according to package instructions.
Whisk together flour, chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
While pasta cooks, in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil begins to ripple add sliced mushrooms, sauté for 6 minutes...
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