Tag: pasta

Shrimp with Pasta, Tomatoes and Basil

Play with the art of cooking. You can substitute this Mediterranean flavored dish in many different ways. You’ll Need ½ cup olive oil 1 pound shrimp medium uncooked peeled and vein removed 4 large tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped ½ cup fresh basil, chopped 1/3 cup black olives, sliced...

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta w Vodka Cream Sauce

Hi everyone, this recipe is a staple in our home, and it is so dirt-simple to make that you end up looking like a cooking superstar when it actually takes you no time at all … bonus!! This recipe is published in The Fat Fallacy.  Sundried tomato pasta with vodka cream sauce...

Fettuccine with Shrimp

Play with the art of cooking. You can substitute the Mediterranean flavored dish in many different ways. You’ll Need ½ cup olive oil 1 pound shrimp medium uncooked peeled and vein removed 4 large tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped ½ cup fresh basil, chopped 1/3 cup black olives, sliced...

Tortellini Salad

This is a refreshing, satisfying salad all in one! You’ll Need: 16 ounces dried tortellini 2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1/4 cup black olives Dressing – you’ll need: 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 3 tablespoons lemon 1...

Shrimp Broccoli Pasta

This is one of the easiest, quickest, tastiest and most nutritious pasta dishes you will ever make. Take it from an Italian! Submitted by Luigi of South Florida. Thank you, Luigi! You’ll Need: 1 pound dry pasta 1 pound shrimp (fresh or frozen) 1 pound of broccoli (cut in...

Smoked Salmon Pasta

Salmon is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids which aid in cholesterol control and overall heart health. You’ll Need 8 ounce smoked salmon 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups green beans or chopped broccoli 1/2 pound pasta, cooked Capers, optional Salt and pepper...

Mexican Pasta Soup

 While the soup is simmering away put on some salsa music and enjoy dancing. You’ll Need 6 ounces Vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces 3 ½ cups chicken stock 2 cups water 1, 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder...

Garlic and Walnut Sauce for Pasta

Garlic is a super cancer fighting agent. Incorporate it into your cooking when you can. This recipe is a great way to use up stale bread. You’ll Need 2 sliced stale bread, crusts removed 3 Tablespoons broth (vegetable or chicken), warmed 1 cup walnuts, toasted ½ cup parsley, stems removed...

Macaroni and Cheese

You will never be able to open the boxed stuff again after sampling this easy to prepare recipe. You’ll Need 1 pinch of salt 1 splash extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups pasta 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Tablespoon flour ½ cup half-and-half Salt and pepper to taste 1(+) cups...

Penne in Tomato Sauce with Crabmeat

You’ll Need   ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium onion minced 3 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley minced 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped with juices reserved ¼ cup dry white wine ½ pound lump crabmeat, picked over and flaked ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Pepper 12 ounces...

Salmon with Spinach and Pasta

  You’ll Need:   4 ounces of canned salmon   1 ounce of fresh spinach   2 ounces broccoli florets   8 ounces bow tie pasta   3 teaspoons lemon juice plus wedges to serve with entrée   2 ounces butter   1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper   1/2...

Grilled Shrimp Pasta Verde

Submitted by Linda B. at Westinghouse. Thank you, Linda B!   You’ll Need: 2/3 Cup Parsley Leaves or 1/3 Cup each Parsley & Basil 3 tbsp. Drained Capers 1 Clove Garlic chopped Juice of 1 Lemon 1 tsp. Anchovy Paste (optional) ½ tsp. Dijon Mustard Sea Salt & Fresh...