Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup oregano leaves, packed 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 1/4 cup whole almonds 1/4 cup fresh, grated, parmesan plus more for serving Kosher salt and ground black pepper Olive oil 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1-1 1/4 lbs) 1 yellow onion, diced 1 lb spaghetti   Directions: 1. Bring a large pot ofContinue reading “Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto”

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”

Fettuccine with Lobster Cream Sauce

Ingredients: Kosher salt 2 lbs lobster tails 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed 2 sprigs basil 4 cups heavy cream ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb fettuccine 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 oz Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), plus more for serving 3Continue reading “Fettuccine with Lobster Cream Sauce”

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”

Veal and Ricotta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: Meatballs 1 pound ground veal 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher salt & ground black pepper to taste 3 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped Sauce 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28 Ounce) can dicedContinue reading “Veal and Ricotta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce”

Ham Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small shallot, diced 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups diced ham 1 cup frozen peas (thawed) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp Freak Flag Organics Spicy Red MustardContinue reading “Ham Tetrazzini”

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”

Chipotle Sriracha Beefy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup Freak Flag Organics Chipotle Sriracha8 oz small shell pasta1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil3 Tbsp unsalted butter3 Tbsp all purpose flour1 1/2 cups whole milk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded1 cups Gruyere cheese shreddedKosher salt and ground black pepper to taste1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shreddedContinue reading “Chipotle Sriracha Beefy Mac and Cheese”

Creamy Pasta with Salami and Peas

Ingredients: 8 ounce dry penne pasta 1 cups frozen green peas 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 1 shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 8 ounces thinly sliced hard salami 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 oz cream cheese Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of lightlyContinue reading “Creamy Pasta with Salami and Peas”

Crawfish Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 16 ounces cavatappi or elbow macaroni 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (16-ounce) package crawfish tail meat 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese 1 cup shredded gouda cheese 1 cup shredded fontina cheese 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2Continue reading “Crawfish Mac and Cheese”