Vegetarian Pasta Bake
June 21, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Vegetarian Pasta Bake - This nutritiously, delicious recipe for vegetarian pasta is made with whole wheat pasta, tofu, and spinach. It also has a better for you base of oil, and not creamy dairy, which is also better for you. A quick and easy vegetarian pasta recipe that will soon be a fanily favorite!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Vegetarian Pasta Bake
1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 cups tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried oregano*
8 ounces whole wheat bowtie pasta, approximately 4 heaping cups dried pasta
12 ounces (1 package) soft or medium-firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and well drained
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 -1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
*oregano may be omitted if flavoured spaghetti sauce is used.
Directions to make Vegetarian Pasta Bake
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and sauté gently for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato sauce, oregano (if using) and parsley to the saucepan. Bring to the boil; cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Omit salt. While pasta is cooking, mash tofu with fork or potato masher in a medium bowl. Add drained spinach, nutmeg, and pepper. Mix well. Drain cooked pasta and add to the tofu mixture, mixing well
In a 2-quart casserole dish, layer one-quarter of the sauce on the bottom. Spread one-third of the tofu mixture over top, carefully evening it out with a large spoon or spatula. Continue layering the spaghetti sauce with the tofu mixture, ending with sauce. Top with grated mozzarella.
Cover and bake 30 minutes
Sicilian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
May 25, 2010 by dataentry2
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Salad
This classic italian pasta recipe is loved by all who try it. A nice flavorful taste to the pesto, while balancing it out with some zing in the red pepper flakes.
Ingredients to make SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD Recipe:
2 lbs. ziti, penne, or other pasta, cooked
Pesto Sauce:
2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup walnut or pine nuts (optional)
4-6 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3-4 anchovies, blended (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
dash of black pepper
salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place the olive oil into a small saucepan add the garlic, red pepper, grated
imported Parmesan cheese and herbs and spices. Crush the anchovies into the
oil until blended. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and immediately remove from
heat.
Pour this mixture over cooked hot pasta, stir well, and serve with bruschetta.
Foolproof Pasta
January 8, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, No Cook, Pasta, Supper
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Foolproof Pasta -This incredible pasta recipe really is foolproof! Pre cooked, reheated pasta is used, to save time, then simply mixed with salsa and velveeta cheese, only 3 very basic ingredients to this kid friendly meal. Even if you choose to cook the pasta fresh, that will only add another 10 minutes to the cooking time, and it is still super quick.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Foolproof Pasta
1/2 c Velveeta cheese salsa Dip
2 c Cooked pasta
Bell Peppers and Cilantro, for garnish
Directions to make Foolproof Pasta
Bacon Pasta Quiche
December 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Bacon Pasta Quiche - This savory, oven baked, bacon quiche not only has two sensational cheeses, it also has macaroni! A real farmhouse, anything-goes, easy quiche and pasta recipe, it is guaranteed to fill you up. Very versatile, you can enjoy this country quiche any time of day.Prep Time: 15-20 mins Cook Time: 60 mins |
Ingredients to make Bacon Pasta Quiche
1 (7-oz) or 1/2 lb pkg elbow macaroni,(2 cup), uncooked
6 sl To 8 sl bacon chopped
2 c Shredded american cheese
2 c Shredded monterey jack cheese
2 c Soft bread cubes
1 md Onion finely chopped
1 sm Green bell pepper finely chopped
4 Egg separated
2 c Milk
1 ts Salt
6 To 8 drop bottled hot pepper sauce
Red salsa (optional)
Directions to make Bacon Pasta Quiche
Cheesy Tomato Pasta
October 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Cheesy Tomato Pasta - This secretly simple cheesy tomato pasta with sauce recipe, is absolutely delicious. Fresh pasta noodles are cooked stovetop, then added to a homemade sauce, recipe included, mixed with just the right amount of spice. Layered and topped with bread crumbs, for a little crunch, we then baked it all into a melted meal.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Cheesy Tomato Pasta
1 lb Spaghetti, Linguini, any long broad noodle pasta
1 tb Salt
1 md Onion, chopped
4 tb Cooking oil
15 oz Tomato sauce
16 oz Tomatoes, chopped
Salt Pepper to taste
9 oz Cheddar cheese
1/4 c Seasoned breadcrumbs
Directions to make Cheesy Tomato Pasta
Chili Macaroni with Homemade Cheese Sauce
August 3, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Main Course, New Pasta Food Video, Pasta Video, Supper
Chili Macaroni with Homemade Cheese Sauce - Wow, this hefty, hearty, homemeade chili mac and cheese recipe is very satisfying! Convenient canned chili, everyone’s favorite pasta, macaroni, smothered in the richest, thickest cheese sauce you have ever had! An unbelievably quick and easy recipe, cooked stove top in only 10 Minutes.
How To Make Chili Macaroni with Homemade Cheese Sauce Video
Best Cheesy Cioppino
June 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Broiled, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Soup, Supper
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Best Cheesy Cioppino - An incredibly hearty pasta soup, with not only pasta, we also added an incredible medley of meat, in the form of lobster tail, shrimp, and sausage. Then the colorful, chunks veggies go in and there you have a healthy hearty meal, and, in less than thirty minutes! It doesn’t get any better than that. Enjoy.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Best Cheesy Cioppino
1/2 lb Sweet, Mild Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
2 tb Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, Chopped
1 md Green Bell Pepper, Coarsely chopped
1 lg Clove Garlic; Minced
32 oz Beef Broth, 2 16-oz Cans
28 oz Tomatoes, Chopped, Undrained
8 oz Tomato Sauce, 1 can
1/2 c Dry Red Wine
1 lb Medium Shrimp; Deveined And Shelled
1 1/2 c Zucchini, Sliced
1 c Carrots, Sliced
3/4 c Celery, Diagonally Sliced
2 md Lobster Tails; Cooked,Shelled, And Sliced Into -1/2-Inch Pieces
1 1/2 c Fusilli Pasta; Cooked And Drained
1/4 c Fresh Parsley,,Chopped
1/2 ts Dried Basil, Crushed
12 oz Jarlsberg Cheese,Shredded
Directions to make Best Cheesy Cioppino
Chunky Mac and Cheese
June 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Casserole, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Chunky Mac and Cheese - For this tasty, distinct, easy pasta meal, we got creative! We took two very popular foods and married them into one dish, for a fantastic result. Hawiaan pizza, meets mac and cheese, who knew it would such an astounding meal. Kids love this!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Chunky Mac and Cheese
7 ounce pkg elbow macaroni
8 ounce jar processed American cheese
1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, diced
8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup onion, finley chopped
Directions to make Chunky Mac and Cheese
Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic
June 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic - The very small, thin angel hair, is so fine and light, we did not add sauce. Instead we added fresh, chopped tomato and garlic, with a hint of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and tossed it all with olive oil. So light and delicious, this best garlic pasta yet very satisfying.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic
1 ts Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, peel & mince
1/2 c Dry white wine
1/4 c Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 c Chopped tomato (1 medium)
4 oz Spinach angel hair pasta
4 oz Semolina angel hair pasta
1/4 c Chopped fresh basil
2 tb Freshly grated Parmesan
Ground black pepper to taste
Directions to make Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic
Simple Pasta Salad
June 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
| Simple Pasta Salad - This homestyle, whole wheat pasta salad, has the added goodness and flavor of colorful, crisp veggies. The dressing is made with oil and vinegar with a dash of ground mustard to intensify the flavor of this incredible pasta salad.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Simple Pasta Salad
DRESSING:
1/3 c White wine vinegar
1 tb Olive oil, extra light
1 ts Dill weed
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dry mustard
1/8 ts Pepper
SALAD:
5 oz (2 cups) whole wheat rotini pasta
1 c Sliced carrots
1 c Cut 1inch,fresh green beans
1/2 c Red bell pepper strips
4 Green onions, sliced (1/2c)
8 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c Sliced cucumber
3 oz (1/2 c) cubed low fat mozarella cheese
