Recipe                        Category / Subcategory

Pasta e Olio                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain....
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper...

Pasta Primavera                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain....
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package dry pasta, 1/4 cup margarine, 1 envelope dry vegetable soup mix, 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour...

Peking Pork Pasta Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None        
Mix dressings and set aside....
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. lean pork, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, 1 tsp. vegetable oil, 6 oz. corkscrew or other small-shaped pasta, cooked and drained, 1 lb. fresh spinach leaves, washed and drained...

Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese H                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain....
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1/2 cup butter...

Sparks Browned Chicken with Chicken Cream Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Brown skinless chicken on grill. While chicken is grilling mix soup, sour cream, and water together and pour into caserole dish. Place chicken in dish and top with fried onions....
Ingredients: Water, tap,1/2 cup (8 fl oz) , French Fried Onions, 4 tbsp , Chicken Breast, no skin, 2 each, Cream of Chicken Soup, 1 can (10.75 oz) ...

(Thousand) Island Pesto                             Sauces / Vegetarian        
Drop dollops of mayo and pesto in small to medium size bowl or cup....
Ingredients: 2 Scoops Mayonaise (reg. or low-fat), 2 Scoops Pesto (jar is fine), Dried cranberries (optional), Raisins (optional - Golden are cuter) ...

Alfredo Sauce                             Sauces / None        
Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Sti...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 cups milk...

Alfredo Sauce                             Sauces / None        
Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Sti...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, 2 teaspoons garlic powder , 2 cups milk...

alfreo dipping suace                             Sauces / None        
Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Sti...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 cups milk...

American Chop Suey                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Brown hamburger in oil - drain oil Add vegetables and tomatos to skillet Simmer until veggies are tender...
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil, 1 lb hamburg, 1/2 small onion chopped fine, 1 can whole tomatos - chopped...

Angel Hair de la Mer                             Appetizers / None        
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the angel hair pasta, and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes; drain and keep warm. ...
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta , 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , 2 (4 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch slices , 2 tablespoons butter ...

Angelhair Shrimp Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Chop up veggies. Saute with olive oil: onion, garlic, red pepper, and zucchini. Remove from heat. Saute in other pan with butter: shrimp. Mix both pans ingredients together. Mix flour, white wine and ...
Ingredients: Angel Hair Pasta, Deveined Deshelled Raw Shrimp, 1.5 red pepper, chopped, 1 zucchini, chopped...

Arousing Artichoke Pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian        
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. ...
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. tri-colored pasta , (or elbow macaroni), 1/2 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced...

Artichoke & Spinach Dip                             Appetizers / None        
Preheat oven to 350* F (175*C)...
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves , 1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained, 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped, 1 (10 oz.) container alfredo-style pasta sauce...

Artichoke & Spinach Dip                             Appetizers / None        
Preheat oven to 350* F (175*C) ...
Ingredients: 4 Garlic Cloves, 1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, 1 (10 oz.) container Alfredo-style Pasta sauce...

Artichoke pesto pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian        
In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan, stir pine nuts over medium heat until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour into a small bowl....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pine nuts, 1 can (10 oz.) artichoke hearts in water, drained; or 1 1/2 cups cooked edible-parts artichokes , 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 small package (3 oz.) cream cheese ...

Artichokes in a Garlic and Olive Oil Sauce                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian        
* Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add seashell pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain....
Ingredients: 4 ounces small uncooked seashell pasta , 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , 3 tablespoons butter , 2 cloves garlic ...

Asian Noodles                             Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian        
* Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; add mushrooms and pepper during last 2 minutes of cooking....
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package capellini pasta , 1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced , 1 red bell peppers, sliced , 1/4 cup rice vinegar ...

Asian Pasta Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian        
Cook spaghetti and drain well....
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, 2 tsp crushed dry red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup corn oil (1/4 cup use this amount of oil when doubling), 1/4 cup sesame oil (3/4 cup use this amount of oil when doubling)...

Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl....
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat penne pasta , 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided , 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces , 4 cloves garlic, minced ...

Authentic Italian Lasagna                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
For the red sauce, dice onions and fry in olive oil, then fry shredded carrots and celery until it becomes a yellowish, brown color. Fry meat. Add meat to shredded vegetables and add tomato sauce an...
Ingredients: real Italian lasagna noodles, the quick-cook kind (they are thinner than regular lasagna noodles, 1 large onion, 3 carrots, finely shredded, 2 celery stalks, finely shredded...

Awesome Bow Tie Pasta                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian        
* Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in ice water until cool. ...
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta , 2 green onions, chopped , 1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled , 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar ...

Bacon 'N' Veggie Pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / None        
In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are tender...
Ingredients: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes , 2 cups broccoli florets , 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon salt ...

Bacon 'N' Veggie Pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / None        
In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are tender. ...
Ingredients: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes , 2 cups broccoli florets , 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced , 1/2 teaspoon salt ...

Bacon Spaghetti                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Cook and drain the pasta. Fry the chopped bacon until nearly done, add the onion and finish. Drain the fat. Add to pasta and add the tomatoes. Serve with garlic toast....
Ingredients: 16 oz macaroni shells or bow ties, 1# bacon chopped and fried, 1 onion diced and sauted, 1 large can and 1 small can diced tomatoes....

Baked Chicken Parmesan                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 8-in. square pan. Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in shallow dish. Dip chicken in eggs, then cover with bread crumb mixture. Arrange chicken in prepare...
Ingredients: 1/3 C. seasoned fine dry bread crumbs, 1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lg. beaten eggs...

Baked Beef Ziti                              Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt; drain and set aside....
Ingredients: 12 oz uncooked ziti, 1 tsp olive oil , 2 medium garlic cloves, minced , 1/3 pound lean ground beef ...

Baked Chicken Spaghetti                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
preheat oven to 350, in lg. skillet, saute onion, pepper and garlic in oil till tender, add tomatoes and both cans of soup and heat til warm....
Ingredients: 7 C chicken , cooked and cubed, 1 lb. angel hair pasta cooked, 1 med. onion chopped, 1 lg green , pepper chopped, 3 T oil, 1 can cream mushroom soup, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1-2 cans stewed , tomatos diced, 2 C shredded cheddar cheese, 4 cloves of garlic chopped, freshly grated parmesan cheese, paprika...

baked mac and cheese                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None        
set the cheese packet that comes with the box of mac and cheese aside. cook macaroni pasta as directed on box. toss macaroni with butter....
Ingredients: 2 boxes mac and cheese (like Kraft or Annie's), 1/2 stick butter, 3 cups milk, 4 eggs...

Baked Penne                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Roast veggies on cooking sheet for 15min. Cook pasta leaving the center still tough....
Ingredients: 2 red peppers cut into strips, 2 zucchini, 2 squash, mushrooms...

Baked Penne Pasta w/ Sausage                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
In a large deep casserole or pot, heat the oil over med high heat. Cook the sausage, breaking up the meat with spoon, for about 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Add the mushrooms and...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb sweet italian sausage (casings removed), 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced...

Baked Penne Pasta with sausage                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
In a large deep casserole or pot, heat the oil over med high heat. Cook the sausage, breaking up the meat with spoon, for about 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Add the mushrooms ...
Ingredients: 1 tbl olive oil, 1# sweet italian sausage (casings removed), 1/2# mushrooms, sliced (Katie can eliminate these), 2 garlic cloves, minced...

Baked Rigatoni with Ham and Mushrooms                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
If using prcini, place in a bowl with luckwarm water and soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain, squeeze out excess water and chope finely; set aside. If using fresh mushrooms, cut off and disca...
Ingredients: 1/3 oz. dried porcini or 6 oz. fresh cultivated mushroom, 2 tablespoon unsalted butter if using fresh mushroom plus 6 Tablespoons, 12 oz. rigatoni, 1/3 all purpose flour...

Baked Spaghetti                              Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....
Ingredients: 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups tomato sauce , 1 cup water, 1/2 cup diced onion...

Baked Spaghetti                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....
Ingredients: 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups tomato sauce, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup diced onion...

Baked Ziti                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water....
Ingredients: 1 pkg (16 oz) ziti pasta, 1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce, 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese, 1 pkg (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese...

Baked Ziti                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain. ...
Ingredients: 1 pound dry ziti pasta , 1 onion, chopped , 1 pound lean ground beef , 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce ...

Baked Ziti With Sausage                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Cook ziti according to directions; drain. In a saucepan, brown sausage. Remove to paper towels to drain. Melt the butter in skillet and saute’ mushroom, green pepper and onion until just tender....
Ingredients: 3 C. ziti pasta uncooked, 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, sliced, 1 stick butter or margarine, 1 can sliced mushrooms...

Baked Ziti with Yellow Pepper Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Chop yellow bell peppers and onion and mince garlic. In large saucepan, cook yellow peppers, onion and garlic is 1 tbsp oil, cover, over low heat, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes. Stir in...
Ingredients: 3 large yellow bell peppers, 1 large onion, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil...

Balsamic Honey-Mustard Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
I don't have amounts to give you, but you need to add enough mustard to thicken the sauce. You also need enough oil so that if left unstirred, the oil will clearly separate out. Mix ingredients to ...
Ingredients: Pasta - I used a box of penne., Cherry/Grape Tomatos (two pints per pound of pasta), Fresh Mozzerella (half pound per pound of pasta), Basil...

Basil Pasta Shells                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes, bacon, basil and pepper; cook and stir until tomatoes are softened. Rinse...
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells, 8 green onions, thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved...

Beef and Noodles In The Crock Pot                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Stir all ingredients except pasta together in slow cooker. Place setting on low & let cook for 8 to 9 hours. Prepare noodles according to package directions; spoon beef tips over noodles. ...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 tsp of dried parsley, salt and pepper to taste, 1 lb lean beef tips...

Beef Noodle Bowl                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Cook pasta as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes of the pasta cooking time....
Ingredients: 8 oz. box linguine or similiar noodle, 3 cups broccoli flowers, 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups), 2 tsp oil...

Beef Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / Camping        
In the pot, boil water and cook carrots, celery, and pasta together for 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside. In the skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion. When done, drain grease. Add all ingredi...
Ingredients: 1-2 pounds ground beef, 1 jar spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, 1/2 cup chopped celery...

Beefy Skillet Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None        
Cook pasta. Drain. While pasta cooks, cook beef in a large skillet over med high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and return beef to pan. Add pasta sauce and pepper; cook 2 min. Add...
Ingredients: 6 oz. uncooked fusilli, 1 lb. ground sirloin, 2 c. tom. basil pasta sauce (such as Bertolli), 1/4 t. black pepper...

BELL PEPPER-FETA PASTA TOSS                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian        
Draining the pasta over the bell pepper may seem an unusual procedure, but it works great. This method cooks the pepper strips slightly before you toss them with the rest of the ingredients....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 6 ounces uncooked linguine, 1/4 teaspoon salt , 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes ...

Blueberry and Tortellini Fruit Salad