Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter , plus extra for greasing 8 oz spaghetti pasta olive oil 2 leeks, cut into half moons and washed 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced 1 cup milk 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. PreheatContinue reading “Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake”

Easiest Cream Corn

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions: In a skillet over medium heat, combine the corn, cream, salt,Continue reading “Easiest Cream Corn”

Chicken Ragú with Tagliatelle

Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large shallot, chopped 1 small stalk celery with leafy top, chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and grated 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves stripped and finely chopped (about 1 tbsp.) 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp. tomato paste A pinch of nutmeg 1 cupContinue reading “Chicken Ragú with Tagliatelle”

Pasta with Sausage, Chard, and Parsnips

Ingredients: Salt and pepper 3/4 pound orecchiette (or any short cut pasta) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground Italian sausage 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (halved if large) 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stems and ribs removed, thinly sliced 1/2 cup gratedContinue reading “Pasta with Sausage, Chard, and Parsnips”

Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 6 roasted, stemmed, (seeded per heat preference) Fresno peppers-you can substitute with Jalapeños 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb linguine 2 cupsContinue reading “Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta”

Pappardelle with Brown Butter and Sage Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tbsp. butter 24 fresh sage leaves, stemmed 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup whole milk A chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano rind, plus 1 cup grated cheese 1 pound pappardelle Directions: 1. Bring a large potContinue reading “Pappardelle with Brown Butter and Sage Meat Sauce”

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. torn fresh basil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. spaghetti 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders, cut into 1” pieces 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Directions: 1. In a large bowl, stirContinue reading “Bruschetta Chicken Pasta”

Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli florets, (about 8 oz.) Kosher salt 6 ounces orecchiette or other short pasta ½ cup grated Parmesan ½ cup (packed) fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water generously.Continue reading “Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta”

Italian Tacos

Ingredients: 8 to 12 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded Grated Parmesan cheese Flour or corn tortillas Italian taco meat: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1/4 lb ground Italian sausage, mild or hot 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon dry oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powderContinue reading “Italian Tacos”

Three Pepper Pasta Salad

I made this for Easter, hence the egg and carrot shaped pasta. I’m such a sucker for a themed noodle! Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta 2/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperContinue reading “Three Pepper Pasta Salad”