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.
Thai Shrimp and Pasta
February 6, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper, fried
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Thai Shrimp and Pasta -This tasty, terrific, thai shrimp pasta recipe is simply divine. A whole pound of succculent shrimp is used, and cooked stove top into a simple, distinctive, creamy, sweet thai sauce that is unlike any other. Fabulous fresh herbs and chunky, red tomatoes add even more flavor and color to this quick, easy Thai recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Thai Shrimp and Pasta
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 cup sliced red onion
1 to 2 teaspoons green or red Thai curry paste
1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced or fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or basil leaves
Directions to make Thai Shrimp and Pasta
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
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
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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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 |
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
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
Homestyle Pasta Tuna Bake
July 27, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Homestyle Pasta Tuna Bake - This scrumptious, saucy, pasta and tuna recipe is a guaranted, no-fail favorite, that is a cinch to make! Easy to bake, this homestyle meal proves that using everyday ingredients, can make a pasta dish succulent.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Homestyle Pasta Tuna Bake
4 c Wide egg noodles
Seasoned salt
2 cn Cream of mushroom soup
Seasoned pepper
2 cn Tuna, chunk
1/2 ts Cumin
1 ts Margarine
1 ts Paprika
Bread crumbs
Directions to make Homestyle Pasta Tuna Bake
Patchork Pasta Salad
July 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Salad, Snack, Supper
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Patchork Pasta Salad - A very satisfying, filling pasta salad that has a little of everything, creating a pleasing patchwork of colors! Pasta is the base of this salad meal, then fresh crisp lettuce, warm, crumbled bacon, and juicy red tomatoes, are added in to create a supurb “crunch”. The result is a simply amazing easy salad recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Patchork Pasta Salad
1 7 oz. pkg elbow macaroni,cooked, drained
8 sl Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c Mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 c Chili sauce
1/4 c Lemon juice from concentrate
2 ts Instant chicken bouillon
2 ts Sugar
1 lg Tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 c Slice green onions
4 c Thinly sliced lettuce
Directions to make Patchork Pasta Salad
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
