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I made this today for an end of summer party and althought I thought it tasted good, there was still alot left when we left the party. I guess I'll have to try it again at another party and see how it goes.1 lb wagon wheel pasta1 can black beans, drained and rinsed1 10oz pkg… Continue reading Wagon Wheel Taco Pasta Salad
I made this the other night for dinner and it was good - but so much better as leftovers the next day. It's adapted from a Kraft recipe.8 oz thin spaghetti3/4 cup fat free italian dressing2 cups fresh mushroom, sliced 1 lb uncooked cleaned shrimphandful of cherry tomatoes1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsleyCook pasta according to… Continue reading Mushroom, Tomato & Shrimp Pasta
Mother nature treated us to some nice weather last week and I need a little taste of summer. I found this recipe in the March issue of Everyday Food and loved it with a few modifications!Coarse salt and ground pepper1/2 lb small shell pasta8 oz imitation lobster meat (shrimp was called for in original recipe)1/2… Continue reading Lobster Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Dill
This recipe is an adapted from Robin Miller's Quick Fix Meals cookbook. It was really good and made enough for dinner and leftovers for my husband, daughter and myself.12 oz thin spaghetti (I think any type of pasta would work great!)1 Tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced2 cups sliced mushrooms (I used baby portobellos, but… Continue reading Spaghetti with Creamy Turkey Sausage and Mushroom Sauce
This recipe is from the February 2009 issue of Fitness Magazine. My daughter is a big fan of beans and it's about one of the only ways to get some protein in her besides chicken nuggets & hot dogs. She LOVED it!1 Tbsp olive oil1 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp dried oregano, crushed2… Continue reading Pasta e Fagioli
I've been wanting to try a lasagna toss for awhile now and finally found a non-traditional recipe. It was good, makes a ton. I'll definitely make it again, but will probably go with some other type of pasta as it's not easy to eat lasagna noodles! Recipe is from Good Housekeeping.1 pkg (16 oz) lasagna… Continue reading Greek Lasagna Toss with Tomatoes, Shrimp and Feta
From Kraft Food & Family magazine.4 cups rigatoni1 lb Italian sausage, cut into chunks1 red onion, sliced1/4 cup tomato paste1/4 cup sun dried tomato salad dressing1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseCook pasta according to package. Meanwhile, brown sausage in a skillet; drain. Stir in onions and tomato paste, cover. Cook 15 minutes… Continue reading Sausage & Tomato Rigatoni
This is a recipe from Kraft Foods http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/tomato-spinach-pasta-toss-104507.aspx2 cups rotini or penne pasta, uncooked1/2 lb hot or mild Italian sausage, casing removed1 pkg (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves (7 cups)1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese2 Tbsp.Grated Parmesan CheeseCook pasta as directed on package.Meanwhile, crumble meat into large deep skillet.… Continue reading Tomato & Spinach Pasta Toss
This was the first time I've made orzo and it was so good. I'll definitely be using it more often! INGREDIENTS8 oz large uncooked shrimp (21-25 per pound)1 Tbsp vegetable oil1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper1/8 tsp sugar (promotes caramelization in the short time it takes to cook the shrimp)8 oz orzo pasta1… Continue reading Shrimp Orzo Skillet
So good, my daughter gobbled it up! INGREDIENTS2 pkg (9 oz each) refrigerated cheese ravioli (I used a 25 oz package of four cheese ravioli)1/2 cup (1/2 of 8 oz tub) Philadelphia Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread (I used the reduced fat version)1 cup milk1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese, divided4 cups… Continue reading Creamy Spinach Ravioli
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