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...]
Baked Ricotta Spaghetti
02/19/2012 · by · 35 Comments
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...]
Ricotta Cheese Meatballs
01/04/2012 · by · 51 Comments
Like a lightening bolt from the sky I suddenly had a silly idea to try some new recipes for meatballs. From famous chefs.
I say silly because there’s nothing wrong with my original, the ones I’ve made. . . like. . . forever. The issue is forever. Nothing is forever. Not even meatballs.
Soon after this revelation Michael Symon made ricotta meatballs on The Chew. [Read more...]
Ricotta and Swiss Chard Pasta
11/27/2011 · by · 28 Comments
Pappardelle noodles tossed in a creamy ricotta sauce with Swiss chard and salty Parmesan. When I don’t know what to make for dinner I turn to pasta dishes like this with a few simple ingredients and minimal prep and cooking time. Even though the ingredients seem simple, altogether they are something special. [Read more...]
Baked Three Cheese Lemon Pepper Pasta
06/28/2011 · by · 36 Comments
I have a new love in my life. You might know him.
He goes by the name Lemon Pepper.
Not the fake imposter. The one premixed in a plastic shaker at the market.
I’m talking the real deal. As in fresh lemon meet my pepper mill. [Read more...]
