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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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pasta 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
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Velveeta
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:Stir velveeta cheese spread salsa dip into pasta. Garnish with chopped peppers and cilantro.

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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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pasta 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
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

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

Step 1:Boil spaghetti for 15 minutes in salted water; drain.
Step 2:Make tomato gravy by frying onion in oil, adding tomatoes and salsa, then salt and pepper. Cook 20 minutes. Cut up cheese; 1/3 package in small pieces and 2/3 package in strips. Spray large glass baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
Step 3:Place 1/2 spaghetti in dish. Add small pieces cheese, half the gravy and then sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Add remaining spaghetti, cheese pieces and gravy. Top with cheese strips and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

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Chicken Scampi and Linguini

September 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper, fried

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pasta Chicken Scampi and Linguini - This luscious, homestyle, chicken pasta recipe is very satisfying. Pan fried colorful, chunks of fresh vegetables, and pre cooked lean, white chicken meat are added to the hot steaming, fresh pasta, for a simple, stove top meal. A quick and easy recipe that all pasta lovers enjoy.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chicken Scampi and Linguini

1 lb Linguini
2 Whole chicken breasts,boneless,cooked, cut in pieces
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 bn Broccoli, chopped
1 lg Red pepper, cut into chunks
1 ts Salt
1 Lemon, juice of
Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Chicken Scampi and Linguini

Step 1:Put on water for linguini. Heat butter and oil in large skillet, add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until golden. Push to one side, add broccoli and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and cook 2 minutes.
Step 2:When water comes to boil, cook linguini, then drain pasta. Add chicken and vegetable sauce to pasta and toss to coat evenly. Serve with grated parmesan cheese. 

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