Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Recipe Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 ounces penne Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 green onion, thinly sliced Directions: 1) In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine shrimp and olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. 2) In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. 3) Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and sauce mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. 4) Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and green onions, if desired....
Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. uncooked fettuccine noodles 3 small heads cauliflower 6 cups vegetable broth 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt pinch of nutmeg pinch of black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup heavy cream 1 cup starchy boiling water from pasta pot DIRECTIONS: 1) Chop the cauliflower. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium high heat and add cauliflower. Cook until cauliflower is soft, about 15 minutes. In my experience, the longer you cook it, the smoother the sauce will be. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes or until soft and fragrant. 2) As the garlic and cauliflower are cooking, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the fettuccine according to directions on package, reserving some of the starchy water to add to the sauce later. 3) Transfer cauliflower to a blender with about 2 cups of the broth. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender. Add the sauteed garlic, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper and puree until very smooth, about 5 minutes. Once the mixture is moving, stream the olive oil into the blender. Add more broth or water if the mixture is too thick to move through the blender. You want it to turn through the blender easily. When puree is very smooth, transfer back to the butter/garlic skillet. 4) Add the cream and cook over low ...
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Chicken & Asparagus Penne Recipe
Chicken & Asparagus Penne Recipe Ingredients 1 lb Asparagus- Steamed 12 oz Smart Taste Penne- Cooked 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 lb Chicken Breast- Cubed and Cooked 1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan Instructions Add all ingredients into a 9 x13 pan and stir to combine. Top with Cheese and Broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is golden....
Spicy Sausage Pasta Recipe
Spicy Sausage Pasta Recipe Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb smoked sausage 1.5 cups diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 oz penne pasta 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions Directions: 1. Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 2. Add broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. 3. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly....
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Rigatoni Pasta Pie Recipe
Rigatoni Pasta Pie Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (28 ounce) can Muir Glen organic whole peeled tomatoes, crushed with your hands 1 pound rigatoni pasta 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella Directions Preheat oven to 400. Heat the oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add the turkey and cook until it’s browned all over, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté another minute. Then add the crushed tomatoes and simmer on medium until thickened, 20 minutes. In the meantime, cook the rigatoni until it’s slightly underdone. Drain and rinse with cool water. Toss with parmesan cheese. Lightly oil a 9-inch spring form pan. Tightly pack the rigatoni in the pan, standing on their ends. Pour the meat sauce over the pasta. Push the meat down into the holes as best you can. Slide into the oven for 15 minutes. Remove, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake another 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Let sit 15 minutes before slicing and serving! Top with fresh basil if desired....
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Stove Top Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe
Stove Top Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe Prep Time:10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 4-6Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta 1 pack of bacon, diced 2 cups heavy cream 3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3 cup jack cheese, grated 1/2 cup parmesean cheese, grated 1 onion, diced 2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoon creole seasoning 2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder extra virgin olive oil salt for pasta water Directions: Bring a large pot of water to boil, add about 2 teaspoonfuls of salt to water. Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions minus 1 minute. Drain and rinse pasta, toss in a little olive oil and set aside. In a medium skillet add 1 tablespoonful of olive oil over medium heat, add diced bacon and cook until crispy. Drain bacon, reserve 2 tablespoonfuls of bacon grease, add 2 tablespoons of butter, add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook a few minutes more. Add seasonings and mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream and add cheese by the cupful, mixing well after each addition. Taste mixture and adjust seasonings if needed. Fold in pasta and mix well. Top with bacon and enjoy!...
Healthy Fettucine Alfredo Recipe
Healthy Fettucine Alfredo Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb. uncooked fettuccine noodles 3 small heads cauliflower 6 cups vegetable broth 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt pinch of nutmeg pinch of black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup heavy cream 1 cup starchy boiling water from pasta pot Directions: Chop the cauliflower. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium high heat and add cauliflower. Cook until cauliflower is soft, about 15 minutes. In my experience, the longer you cook it, the smoother the sauce will be. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes or until soft and fragrant. As the garlic and cauliflower are cooking, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the fettuccine according to directions on package, reserving some of the starchy water to add to the sauce later. Transfer cauliflower to a blender with about 2 cups of the broth. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender. Add the sauteed garlic, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper and puree until very smooth, about 5 minutes. Once the mixture is moving, stream the olive oil into the blender. Add more broth or water if the mixture is too thick to move through the blender. You want it to turn through the blender easily. When puree is very smooth, transfer back to the butter/garlic skillet. Add the cream and cook over low heat. Add the starchy ...
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Chicken and Bacon Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe
Chicken and Bacon Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe Ingredients 8 lasagna pasta, cooked and drained. 1 pound bacon, diced, cooked and drained 1 small red or yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 2 cups of Parmesan Cream Sauce (link within the post) ½ cup mozzarella (to sprinkle on top) ½ cup grated Parmesan (to sprinkle on top) Filling 1 cup ricotta cheese ½ cup sour cream 6 oz. cream cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Add 8 pieces of lasagna pasta to a large pot of boiling water. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than the directions on the package. It will finish cooking in the oven. Drain pasta in strainer and lay pasta onto paper towels to dry off excess water. Shred chicken breasts. Set aside. Cut and fry bacon. Add diced onions and crushed garlic 3 minutes prior to baking being finished. Drain bacon mixture onto a plate with paper towels. (It will catch the excess fat.) In a medium size bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Parmesan and seasonings. Divide and spread the filling onto the cooked pasta evenly. Add the shredded chicken onto each pasta. Sprinkle the bacon mixture on top of the chicken and cheese mixture. (Save some for the top after you roll up the pasta.) Sprinkle some Parmesan on top of the bacon and chicken. Spread ½ cup of Parmesan Cream Sauce on the bottom ...
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Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe
Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe 1 lb lean hamburger meat 1 pkg taco seasoning 1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes) 2 cups beef broth (or water) 1 cup elbow macaroni Brown and drain hamburger meat. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, beef broth, and macaroni. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 12-14 mins until macaroni is tender. Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce…. 2 Tablespoons butter 2 tbsp flour 3/4 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Melt the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 5 minutes until fragrant and light brown in color. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Whisk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the salt and pepper to the cheese sauce. Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture. Stir gently to combine. ...
Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe
Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. chicken breast 3 cups cooked pasta, your choice (I like something with a little texture, so the sauce clings to it) 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts if you can’t find pine nuts) 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and brown in hot oil. Remove from heat. In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add a little less than all of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. At this point, you can put half of the pesto in a freezer container and drizzle remaining oil over the top because the recipe makes twice as much as you need for this meal. You can freeze for up to 3 months,then thaw and stir in 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese for the next meal. The remaining half, transfer to a bowl and stir in cheese. Toss hot pasta, chicken and pesto. Serve topped with additional parmesan....
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