Archive for the 'PASTA' Category

Pasta With Gorgonzola and Arugula

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
0 min 10 min prep
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2     tablespoons butter
1/4     lb gorgonzola
6     ounces arugula
1     lb pasta (ziti or farfalle are good choices for this recipe)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
DIRECTION:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until the pasta […]

Pasta, Artichoke Hearts, Portobello and Gorgonzola

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
8       ounces   campanelle pasta or  fusilli (dried shaped pasta )
2     tablespoons olive oil (or more)
1-2     teaspoon minced garlic
8     ounces sliced portabella mushrooms
1     bunch broccoli rabe or chard leaves or spinach
2     tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4     ounces gorgonzola, crumbled (or to taste)
1 3/4     cups artichoke hearts
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. […]

Kidney Bean Pasta Soup

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Ingredients:
* 1 c cooked kidney beans*, drained & rinsed
* *Bean Cooking Instructions
* 1/2 lb penne or rigatoni, cooked al dente, rinsed with cold water, and set aside
* 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin on the diagonal
* 1 potato, peeled and cut in 1″ cubes
* 1 sweet pepper, any color, diced
* 1 cup sliced green […]

Eclectic Pasta Stew (Vegan)

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Eclectic Pasta Stew Ingredients:
* 1 c cooked garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
* 1 C. cooking liquid or water*
* *If you want to cook your own beans, see the directions below
* 1 1/2 c. dry pasta (rotini or penne)
* 2 celery stalks, sliced thin on the diagonal
* 2 small carrots peeled and sliced thin on the […]

Tofu, Pasta, and Veggies

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Ingredients:
* 1 lb firm tofu
* Braggs liquid aminos
* Optional: hing or garlic
* 1 lb pasta, penne or rotini
* 4 medium carrots
* 2 stalks broccoli
* 1 cup fresh green beans, pepper, or celery
* 2 - 4 tblsp olive oil
* Optional: tomato sauce or pesto
* Optional: Fresh or dried basil and oregano
* Optional: Fresh ground pepper, dried […]

Vegetarian Pasta Recipe

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Ingredients:
* 1 c cooked garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
* 1 C. cooking liquid or water*
* *If you want to cook your own beans, see the directions below
* 1 1/2 c. dry pasta (rotini or penne)
* 2 celery stalks, sliced thin on the diagonal
* 2 small carrots peeled and sliced thin on the diagonal
* 1 cup […]

Italian Pasta with Amatrice Sauce

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine (optional)
1 28-oz (794 g) can tomatoes (preferably Italian plum tomatoes), drained and chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
1 tsp (5 ml) paprika
1 tsp (5 ml) dried basil
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano
1/4 […]

Gevulte Boterkoek (Butter Cake with Almond Paste Filling)

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

For the almond filling:
2/3 (160 ml) cups blanched almonds, pulverized in a food processor or electric blender and rubbed through a sieve
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup (80 ml) seedless raisins
2 Tbs (30 ml) orange marmalade
1 Tbs (15 ml) finely grated lemon zest (the yellow part of the peel)
Prepare the almond filling one or […]

Cheddar Cheese Scones

Monday, September 17th, 2007

2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour
1 Tbs (15 ml) baking powder
1 Tbs (15 ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard
3 Tbs (45 ml) butter at room temperature, cut into small pieces
3 oz (80 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and […]

Dried Cherry Scones

Monday, September 17th, 2007

2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar
1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
6 Tbs (90 ml) chilled butter cut into small pieces
2/3 cup (160 ml) dried sour cherries
1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 egg
Sift the dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl. […]