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Penne Pasta with Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta Kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 (6.5 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives 1 cup cut tomatoes, (grape, cherry, Roma, beefsteak, etc) 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped 2 cups fresh greens (arugula, spinach, springContinue reading “Penne Pasta with Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes”

Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 lb any short cut pasta 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 English cucumber, diced 1 cup diced ham 1 bell pepper (any color), seeded and diced 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 (2.25 oz) can sliced black olives, drained 1 (8 oz) bottle Italian dressing 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2Continue reading “Italian Pasta Salad”

The Best Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped1 celery stalk, chopped1 small carrot, peeled, chopped3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 lb. ground beef chuckKosher salt⅓ cup tomato paste1 bay leafPinch of finely grated nutmeg3 cups chicken stock1 cup whole milk1 lb. tagliatelle or pappardelle2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about ½ cup), plus more for serving Directions: Pulse onion, celery,Continue reading “The Best Bolognese”

Grown-up Spaghettios

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves mined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups tiny pasta like ditalini, alphabet, etc Parmesan crips for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the oliveContinue reading “Grown-up Spaghettios”

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”

Lamb Ragu with Morel Mushrooms and Fettucini

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fettuccine 3 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground lamb 1 medium onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 cups or more, chicken stock 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped (oregano, thyme, rosemary) 1 lb fresh morels, halved 3/4 cup frozen peas,Continue reading “Lamb Ragu with Morel Mushrooms and Fettucini”

Pasta Sabina

I had a leftover grilled chicken breast that I diced up and added with the kale and sun dried tomatoes. I like the protein! (And using up leftovers) This is a vegetarian dish if you chose to use vegetable broth or wine in place of the chicken broth. Enjoy!! Ingredients: 8 oz mostaciolli 1/2 cupContinue reading “Pasta Sabina”

Farfalle with Sausage and Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 yellow onion, diced 1 pound hot (or mild) ground Italian sausage 8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie pasta) 2 cups chopped kale 1/2 cup freshly ground Parmigiana Reggiano 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsleyContinue reading “Farfalle with Sausage and Butternut Squash”

Chicken Cubano Pasta

Ingredients: 2 large chicken breast 1 cup leftover pickle juice 3 Tbsp unsalted butter Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 oz deli ham, diced 1/4 cup Freak Flag Organics Spicy Red Mustard or yellow mustard 1 cup reserved pasta water 1 cup shredded Swiss cheeseContinue reading “Chicken Cubano Pasta”

Bucatini with Butter Roasted Tomatoes and Turkey Meatballs

Meatballs Ingredients:1 pound ground turkey1/2 onion, gratedSmall handful parsley, chopped1/2 tsp kosher salt1/4 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp Italian seasoning1 Tbsp WorcestershireExtra virgin olive oil Directions: Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. Be careful not to over mix the meat. FormContinue reading “Bucatini with Butter Roasted Tomatoes and Turkey Meatballs”