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
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
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
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
Directions to make Best Cheesy Cioppino
Pasta with Prawn and Salmon
June 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Pasta with Prawn and Salmon - The lovely linguine goes upscale in the best pasta recipe! The delectable pairing of salmon and prawn, subltly spiced with fresh herbs and garlic is so full of flavor, we chose a nice, light sauce to top it all off. Caesar salad on the side is perfect!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Pasta with Prawn and Salmon
1 lb Linguine
1 lb Prawns, medium, cleaned, deveined
1 lb Salmon, filet, fresh, julienned coarsely
Flour
3/4 c Oil, olive
1 c Leeks, julienned
6 oz Mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c Wine, white
1 tb Marjoram
1 tb Parsley, chopped
2 md Garlic, cloves, minced
Salt Pepper
2 tb Butter (optional)
1 c Broth, chicken or veg
Directions to make Pasta with Prawn and Salmon
Pasta Veg Soup with Cream
June 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Soup, Supper
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Pasta Veg Soup with Cream - A glorified, rich, hearty soup, that has the supreme distinction of added cream! Zesty veggies, and your favorite pasta, mingled with spices, are what make up this savory soup. A dallop of sour cream tops it off, literally.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Pasta Veg Soup with Cream
8 oz Acine di Pepe OR Small Shells, uncooked
2 md Acorn squash, about 1 1/2 lb each, split, peeled, seeded, and quartered
2 tb Margarine
1 lg Onion, chopped
3/4 ts Ground mace or nutmeg
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 c Grated carrot
1 1/2 ts Brown sugar
3 cn Low-sodium Vegetable broth, 13oz.
TOPPING
1 c Non-fat sour cream
1 tb Sugar
Directions to make Pasta Veg Soup with Cream
Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta
June 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta - This completely creamy,slightly spiced, chicken crockpot recipe is so saucy and thick, we serve it over pasta so as not to miss a drop. A chicken and pasta recipe, is always a light change, and this one is super easy, as the crockpot does the work!
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta
1 -4 lb chicken, cut up
1 cup Canned tomatoes
1 Green pepper, chopped
1 small Onion, sliced
2 tablespoons Paprika
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1 cup Sour cream