Spaghetti was not made for baking. This I know.
Winding and twirling around a fork, yes. Not smothering in ricotta and mozzarella then cramming it into a casserole pan destined for the oven. [Read more...]
Stovetop Taco Pasta
01/30/2012 · by · 25 Comments
What do you get when you crush up a taco and mix it with pasta? A crazy delicious fusion called Taco Pasta. But I’m not really asking you to make tacos and crush them up. Tee-hee. That would be silly. And strange.
Instead, I deconstructed them and added a little twist. [Read more...]
Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken Ragù with Orecchiette
01/16/2012 · by · 30 Comments
Mediterranean chicken ragù with artichokes, capers, roasted red peppers, fennel, garlic, tomatoes and orrechiette pasta. Little ears. With their hollowed out nooks they capture the slow-cooked melange of vegetables and seasoned chicken so tender it falls apart merely by touch.
This sauce was the best way to use up the half-eaten jars of Italian delicacies languishing in my fridge.
There’s that.
And this. . . [Read more...]
Sausage Lasagna Soup
01/11/2012 · by · 32 Comments
When you get an overwhelming craving for lasagna but don’t have the time or energy to put together a casserole – do the next, best thing and reach for your soup pot!
Sausage Lasagna Soup holds all the traditional flavors dear to my heart with hunks of sausage, zig-zaggy noodles, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese swimming in an Italian-seasoned tomato broth. An immensely satisfying, deconstructed lasagna without all the work. [Read more...]
Bacon Sour Cream Noodles
12/10/2011 · by · 21 Comments
Noodles with a sour cream sauce, salty bacon and the surprise of the bunch – cabbage! They come together in no time at all to make a comforting and hearty side dish that can fill in as a main.
Michael Symon made this in 5 minutes on his new show, The Chew. Have you seen it? I’m just a wee bit addicted to it, mostly because I like hearing Symon giggle and I like his style of cooking. It brings me joy. Not to mention Carla from Top Chef is a part of it too. Love her. Hootie-hoo. [Read more...]
