Archive for the 'Pasta' Category

Pasta Arabiata with Sausage

Published by Rachel May 3rd, 2010 in Italian, Poultry, Quick and Easy, 5 Stars, Cooking Light, Kid Approved, Easy Preparation and Pasta. 0 Comments

This sauce recipe is awesome!  It tastes like something you would get in a restaurant.  The original recipe calls for cooking the sauce for 4 minutes, but I like the flavors when the sauce is simmered for a longer period of time…it’s richer and bolder.  But if time is short, you can certainly cook the […]

Chicken and Broccoli Pad Thai

Published by Rachel December 8th, 2009 in Asian, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Easy Preparation and Pasta. Closed

I love Pad Thai, and the nice thing about this dish is that it is quick and easy to make.  It’s certainly a bit more adventurous than my kiddos are willing to try, so I just set aside some of the chicken for them, and they were happy with that.  You could also skip the […]

Easy Homemade Mac-N-Cheese

Published by Rachel November 7th, 2009 in Vegetarian, 4 Stars, Southern Living, Easy Preparation, Sides and Pasta. Closed

I’m not ashamed to admit that I like boxed mac-n-cheese, especially with some chipotle Tabasco sauce.  I’ve made homemade mac-n-cheese before, and most of the time the result is disappointing.
The most important thing I’ve learned is the type of cheese you use is extremely important.  Regular mild cheddar doesn’t melt well and doesn’t have any […]

Rachel’s Famous Pasta Salad

Published by Rachel September 1st, 2009 in Italian, Vegetarian, 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salad, Sides, Pasta and Picnic/Potluck. Closed

This is a very easy and very tasty pasta salad…even -s and TT ate it up.  I think next time I’ll do without the cheddar and jack cheese and instead try feta for an extra punch.
Adapted from a recipe by Rachel Griffith.
Ingredients:

2 bottles light Italian dressing
1 lb. pasta of your choice
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 […]

Roasted Tomato and Feta Sauce

Published by Rachel August 5th, 2009 in Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Sauce and Pasta. Closed

This is so easy and so tasty.  It was a really good way to use up some of our fresh garden tomatoes.  The feta gives the pasta nice seasoning, so if you omit the feta, be sure to add some more salt
Ingredients:

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon […]

Homemade Red Sauce

Published by Rachel July 19th, 2009 in Vegetarian, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Sauce, Freezeable and Pasta. Closed

We have tons of fresh ripe tomatoes, and what better way to use some of these delicious tomatoes than to make a homemade pasta sauce!
Absolutely d’lish, and worth most definitely worth the time.
Ingredients:

16 med-large ripe tomatoes
2 TBSP olive oil
12 garlic cloves, chopped
salt to taste
sugar to taste
10 basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

With a sharp knife cut a small […]

Mediterranean Cous Cous Salad

Published by Rachel June 21st, 2009 in Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salad, Sides, Pasta and Picnic/Potluck. Closed

We had short ribs for dinner tonight, and I needed a quick side dish to go with it.  This salad came out so delicious, and I will definitely make this one again!
Ingredients:

1 c. whole wheat cous cous
1 1/2 c. water
2 TBSP olive oil
salt
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. English cucumber, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 /2 […]

Pasta Salad

Published by Rachel June 20th, 2009 in Italian, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salad, Sides, Pasta and Picnic/Potluck. Closed

My mother-in-law started makes a delicious pasta salad during the summertime, and this is my version.  It’s super tasty, and it works well as a main dish or a side dish.
Ingredients:

1/8 to 1/4 c. olive oil
8 to 10 garlic cloves, minced
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
salt
1 lb. pasta
1 lb. fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/4 c. fresh basil, chiffonade
1 […]

Cincinnati Chili Take 2

Published by Rachel May 24th, 2009 in Poultry, Soups and Chilis, 5 Stars, Kid Approved and Pasta. Closed

I came across this recipe in Easy Everyday Cooking.  Since I love Cincinnati chili, and I’ve had hard time making one that I really like–this recipe is so much better than my last attempt.  Our oldest loved it, and our youngest ate cheese, a few bites of meat, and some fruit.  Since one child loved […]

Sesame Peanut Noodles

Published by Rachel January 13th, 2009 in Asian, Poultry, Vegetarian, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Pasta and Leftover chicken or Turkey. Closed

I wanted to to try something new and Asian, so I looked at my spicy soba noodles recipe, and created a whole new recipe that was delicious!  You can keep this dish vegetarian and add tofu or use leftover chicken and just cook up some chicken.  Either way it will be tasty and satisfying…you’ll want […]

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