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Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” pieces 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning 3 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 lb spaghetti 4 Roma tomatoes seeded and finely chopped 1/4 of a red onion finely chopped 4 tablespoons shredded fresh basil 2Continue reading “Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken Spaghetti”

Lemon Garlic Scallop Linguine

Ingredients: 1 pound linguini 1 pound scallops Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling 3 tablespoons butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large shallot, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves removed and chopped 2 cup Freak Flag Organics, LemonContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Scallop Linguine”

Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces short cut pasta 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 16 ounces mild or spicy ground Italian sausage 3 clove garlic, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, trimmed from the stems and sliced 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup gratedContinue reading “Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms”

Spicy Beef and Udon Noodles

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh udon noodles 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 pound ground beef 1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced 1 small broccoli crown cut into florets 1 inch fresh ginger grated 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1/3 cupContinue reading “Spicy Beef and Udon Noodles”

Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EVOO5 ounces hot Soppressata or good-quality pepperoni, casing removed, grated with a box grater1 pound ground beefKosher salt and freshly ground pepper4 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, very finely chopped1 bay leaf1 carrot, peeled and grated1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons tomato paste2 cup chicken stock, dividedOne 28 ounce can whole peeledContinue reading “Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce”

Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 anchovy filets 1 Parmesan rind 2 large sprigs basil, plus 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more 8 oz. campanelle or other tube pasta 1Continue reading “Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta”

Pappa al Pomodoro

Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups prepared tomatoes (see step 1) 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn 4 cups stale Italian bread, crust removed and cut into cubes Kosher salt & ground black pepper Good extra virgin olive oil and groundContinue reading “Pappa al Pomodoro”

Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 8 oz rotini 2 lbs vine ripe tomatoes, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, cut into eighths 5 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt Ground black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes Olive oil 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving 2 cups chicken (orContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce”

Chicken and Lemon-basil Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1 Tbsp Montreal grill seasoning 1/2 lb rigatoni or other short pasta Kosher salt Ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic salt, or to taste 1/2 cup olive oil plus 1 Tbsp Zest of 1 lemon plus juice 1/4 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,Continue reading “Chicken and Lemon-basil Pasta Salad”