This is a super-simple side dish that my family really enjoys. You can make the pasta as shown, or dress it up with steamed spinach or sauteed vegetables, parsley, red pepper flakes and garlic.
Archive for the ‘Pasta’ Category
Buttered Fettuccini Noodles with Parmesan Cheese
Posted in Pasta, tagged fettuccini, noodles, parmesan, Pasta, Recipe, Recipes on November 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Chicago-Style Spaghetti
Posted in Pasta, tagged chicago, Recipe, Recipes, spaghetti on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe is from my grandmother and originated in 1930′s Chicago. A baked spaghetti dish that offers a refreshing change of pace — bacon. What’s not to like?
Pasta with Garlic Sauce
Posted in Pasta, tagged angelhair, garlic, Pasta, Recipe, Recipes on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you love garlic you will love this authentic Italian recipe. It goes well with a number of main dishes including swordfish or shrimp scampi.
Chicken Marsala
Posted in Chicken, Comfort Food, Pasta, tagged Chicken, marsala, Pasta, Recipe, Recipes on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Oh how I love this recipe. I was first introduced to it in Milwaukee about seven years ago. I’ve kicked myself ever since for not trying it sooner.
This is a best-of combination of four different versions. If your sauce gets too thick, simply add a little more chicken stock.
Sicilian Skillet Chicken
Posted in Chicken, Comfort Food, Pasta, tagged Chicken, italian, Recipe, Recipes, sicilian on August 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is a great, easy-to-prepare weeknight dinner inspired from the regional cuisine of Sicily.
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Posted in Pasta, Salads, Side Dishes, tagged macaroni, Pasta, salad, tuna on August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The original version of this came from my mom. I modified it slightly and we argue to this day over whether it should have dill in it, or not. You decide. This was one of my all-time summer favorites growing up.
Swedish Meatballs
Posted in Comfort Food, Pasta, tagged meatballs, noodles, swedish on August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe is a hands-down favorite in my family. My grandmother was Swedish, and her recipe was very similar to this.
Hearty Spaghetti Sauce
Posted in Pasta, Sauces & Dips on August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a quick, no-fuss throw-together simmer recipe that’s great for family gatherings. Serve as a main dish, or a side. Zip it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like.
Creamy Alfredo Spinach Pasta Bake
Posted in Comfort Food, Pasta, tagged alfredo, italian, Pasta on August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This substantial crowd pleaser is from Food Network’s Sandra Lee.