Category: Pasta
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CREAMY ONE POT PUMPKIN PASTA

Ingredients8 Ounces Medium Pasta Shells2 Tbsp Olive Oil2 Cups Water2 Cups Vegetable Broth2 Cups Fresh Spinach Leaves Chopped1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper1/8 Tsp Nutmeg1/4 Tsp Sea Salt1/8 Tsp Ground Cinnamon1/2 Tsp Dried Sage3/4 Tsp Garlic Powder1 Cup Canned Pumpkin Puree NOT PUMPKIN PIE FILLING1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream2 Ounces Cream Cheese CubedOptional For ToppingFresh SageFreshly…
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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon

IngredientsMain Ingredients:6 bacon strips2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound boneless and skinless chicken (thick in size, such as chicken breasts)salt and pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon butter3 garlic cloves (minced)4 small tomatoes (diced)2 cups spinach1 1/2 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (more, if desired)1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1.5 cup heavy cream1 cup Parmesan…
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Seafood Mac And Cheese

Ingredients2 cups of dry Macaroni6 oz. Claw Crab Meat8 oz. Shrimp, peeled and deveined8 oz. Sour Cream4 Tablespoons Butter2 Tablespoons Flour1 Spring Onion1 can Evaporated Milk8 oz. block Sharp White Cheddar Cheese4 oz. block Mozzarella Cheese¼ cup Panko Bread CrumbsSalt, Black Pepper, to tasteDirectionsPreheat oven to 350°.Peel and de-vein shrimp if needed.Cook the macaroni according…
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One Pan Baked Ziti

Ingredients:1/2 pound ground Italian sausage (I use mild)14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes8 ounces tomato sauce1 teaspoon olive oil5-6 cloves garlic , minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 Tablespoon dried basil (or ½ cup fresh basil leaves but add it at the end)1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves3 cups water12 ounces ziti pasta (or similar pasta)1/2 cup…
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Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach

Ingredients 1 box Penne Pasta1lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)3 C Fresh Chopped Spinach, Kale or Arugula (do not use frozen)1 C Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese3 Garlic cloves (minced)2 tsp Salt, Pepper & Garlic Salt8 C Water2 T Butter1 T OilDirections 1. Make pasta according to pkg. The last 5 mins of cooking add your shrimp…
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Loaded Cowboy Pasta Salad

Ingredients1 lb. Rotini pasta1 tbsp. olive oil1 lb. thick cut bacon, chopped1/2 lb. lean ground beef1/2 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. onion powder1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakessalt and pepper, to taste1 cup mayonnaise1 tsp McCormick barbecue seasoning OR 1/4 cup sweet baby rays barbecue sauce1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp. spicy mustard2 tsp. chili sauce1 (15…
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Mexican Spaghetti Bake Casserole

Ingredients:1 box spaghetti1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey1/2 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 can enchilada sauce1 can tomato soup1 sm. can diced green chiles1/4 – 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder1/2 tsp. cumin3 1/2 C. shredded cheese (I used Monterey Jack)4 wedges Laughing Cow Queso Fresco & Chipotle cheese (opt., but good)Garnish with sliced olives, diced tomatoes and…
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Monterey Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients:12-oz dried spaghetti4 cups chopped cooked chicken1 (16-oz) container sour cream2 (10.75-oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided2 garlic cloves minced1 (6-oz) can French’s French Fried Onions, divided Directions:Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Cook spaghetti…
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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: Bruschetta:1 pound Roma tomatoes about 6, seeded and diced2 cloves garlic minced½ cup torn fresh basil plus leaves for garnish if desired1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper Chicken & Pasta:1/2 pound angel hair pasta half of a 16 ounce box1-1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2)Balsamic glaze optional Instructions:Bruschetta:Combine ingredients…
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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTSserves 4-6 as a side dry gluten free or regular orzo pasta1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced1/4 cup chopped parsley2 Tablespoons gluten free capers, drainedFor the Lemon Dressing:1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon honey1 clove garlic, microplaned or finely…
