Pasta with Red Clam Sauce3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 (10 ounce) can whole baby clams1 (28 to 32 ounce) can Italian style tomatoes, cut2 teaspoons dried parsley1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushedb

Pasta with Chicken and Creamy Basil Sauce1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion sliced3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1 cup milk1 teaspoon dried basil3 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced 

Pasta with Creamy Zucchini SauceServes 41 pound rotini or shell pasta1/3 cup oil1 large minced garlic clove8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1 pound fresh zucchini, scrubbed and coarsely grated1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Pasta with Broccoli or Cauliflower1 pound frozen broccoli or cauliflower1/4 cup olive oilSalt and pepper to taste1/2 pound or more spaghettiGrated parmesan or Romano cheeseIn a large, 6 quart pot, fill halfway with water. Bring water to a boil and add frozen vegetable. Brin

Pasta and Burnt Butter SauceI made this last night using penne pasta and it was awesome.Note: Hot browned butter makes for a buttery flavored pasta 2 cups uncooked pasta (wide noodles, Penne, Linguini, Fuselli)Water for boiling pasta1/2 teaspoon salt1 to 2 teaspoons oil

Pasta TorteMake your favorite sugo (pasta sauce) to go over this when you`re bored with serving that basic plate of pasta! REAL COMFORT FOOD!1 pound ricotta cheese1 pound rigatoni, ziti, or mostaccioli pasta2 eggs beaten5 tablespoons Parmesan1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcr

Mom BoyardeeI fix this often instead of buying the Spaghetti O`s and Chef Boyardee in a can. This is cheaper to make and I think tastes better!Half dollar size width of dry spaghetti (about 2 cups cooked)1 can tomato soup2 slices American cheeseCook spaghetti according to di

Hamburger Mac `n` Cheese1 box macaroni and cheese1 can cream of celery soup1 pound hamburger1 packet Lipton onion soup mix1 onion, choppedMake a box of macaroni and cheese by the directions on the box or however you normally make it. (I use Kraft. Also depending on how big

Lemon Parmesan Linguine3/4 pound linguine3/4 cup whipping cream1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon peel1/2 cup parmesan cheeseCook pasta al dente and drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.Bring cream and butter to simmer

Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Pine Nuts2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 pound diced cooked chicken 12 ounces lemon pepper linguine or regular linguine 2 cups snow peas, cut into matchstick size strips3/4 cup pine nuts1/2 cup fresh parsley 3 tablespoons fresh lemon jui

Linguini with Clam Sauce16 ounces linguini pasta3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup dry white wine2 garlic cloves, minced2 slices slightly stale bread, grate into crumbs13 ounces minced clams in juice8 ounces bottled clam juice1 tablespoon dried parsleyCook pasta acc

Lasagna Roll Ups6 uncooked lasagna noodles6 uncooked spinach lasagna noodles1 pound ground beef1 large onion chopped1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms stems and pieces, undrained2 cup ricotta or creamed cottage cheese1 (10 ounce) package froz

Lasagna BologneseuFor the Bolognese sauce/u6 tablespoons unsalted butter6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 pound ground beef4 ounces prosciutto (se Note No. 2 below)4 ounces pancetta2 celery stalked, trimmed and chopped2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and choppe

Judy`s Homemade Manicotti(and the last "i" is silent)uDough/u4 eggs1 tablespoon oil2 cups flourDash of saltWater to right textureMix all ingredients; adding enough water to make the consistency of a thin pancake batter. Lightly spray a 7 inch or 8 i

Fettuccine Romano1 cup heavy whipping cream2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated1 pound fettuccine, cooked al denteMelt butter in a medium size heavy saucepan, over medium/low heat. Add cream, garlic and cheese. Heat and

Fried Macaroni and Cheese2 cups elbow macaroni or shells3 eggs1 cup cheese of your choiceCook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Place in a large bowl and mix in eggs and cheese until combined.Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and add the macaroni mixture

Dracula`s Revenge2 whole garlic heads1 pound sweet turkey Italian sausage1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine1/3 cup all purpose flour6 cups 1% low fat milk1 cu

Stuffed Shells Formaggio12 ounces jumbo pasta shells1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated2 pounds ricotta cheese4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder8 ounces spaghetti sauceIn an 8 quart pot, bring w

Spaghetti Surprise16 ounces spaghetti Italian seasoning 1 pound hamburger 1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce with mushrooms 1 (6 7 ounce) can peas, drainedCheddar cheese, shreddedPreheat oven to 400 degrees F.Cook spaghetti according to package directions.In

Seafood LasagnaMakes 10 to 12 servings.8 lasagna noodles1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cups cream style cottage cheese2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans cream of shrimp soup1/2 cup milk1 pound shelled

Seafood Linguini1/3 pound small fresh shrimp, peeled1/4 pound bay scallops1 small onion, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, minced1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup Chablis or other dry white wine1 tablespoon chopped f

Shrimp Durango1 pound dry fettuccine pasta3 tablespoons butter1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup white wine2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt and pepper to tasteBring a large pot of water to boil, ad

Sausage Stuffed ManicottiHere is a simple inexpensive dish that is delicious. We had this tonight with a salad and garlic bread and I wanted to share it. 8 uncooked manicotti shells2 (8 ounce) packages brown and serve sausages (thawed)2 (15 ounce) jars of your favorite pasta sauce

Seafood Lasagna1/2 cup butter2 cloves minced garlic1/2 cup flour2 cups milk2 cups chicken broth (I add drained clam juice    and enough broth to make 2 cups)12 ounces mozzarella cheese6 chopped green onions2 tablespoons chopped parsley9 uncooked

Baked Macaroni Western Style2 cups macaroni, uncooked1 1/2 cups milk3 tablespoons light cream2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup tomatoes, chopped3 tablespoons diced green chile1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt, to taste/p

Creamy Bacon PastaServes 4 to 6.This is delicious and very tasty. I sometimes add fresh diced Roma tomatoes to it for a little variation.12 to 15 slices of bacon1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves minced16 ounces cooked and drained penne pasta1 cup grated p

Creamy Chicken and Penne Makes 6 servings1 pound penne pasta4 cups broccoli florets1 onion, sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts,    cut in 3 x 1 inch strips3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and &n

Creamy Artichoke PastaMakes 4 servings.12 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 (6 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts1 small onion3 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon ground ca

Crabmeat RavioliServes 5 (approximately 25 ravioli) uCrabmeat Filling/u1/4 cup olive oil1 yellow onion, small dice1 summer squash, small dice1 zucchini, small dice2 teaspoons mixed fresh herbs1 pound lump crabmeat, remove all shells1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

Cheesy Vegetable LasagnaMakes 12 servings.12 dry lasagna noodles2 tablespoons olive oil2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped2 carrots, thinly sliced1 large onion, chopped2 green bell peppers, chopped2 small zucchini, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup all purpos

Broccoli and Garlic Pasta1 pound spaghetti 1/2 cup margarine 3 tablespoons minced garlic (can use purchased minced garlic) 1 pound smoked sausage 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawedCook spaghetti to al dente and drain.Saut? sausage, garlic and broccoli in ma

Cajun Chicken Lasagna1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles 1 pound andouille sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped ce

Baked Ziti (T&T)I do not remember where I found this recipe. If it was posted by someone, I apologize to the person who posted it. This is a tried and true recipe.1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup tomato paste1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2/3 cup water1

Macaroni Pie32 ounce elbow macaroni3 eggs3 cups milk4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon saltPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain./

Million Dollar Spaghetti1 (7 ounce) package thin spaghetti1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 pounds ground beefSaltPepper2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce8 ounces cream cheese1/4 cup sour cream1/2 pound cottage cheese1/3 cup scallions1 tablespoon minced green pepper2

Mom`s Baked Macaroni and CheeseMy husband adores macaroni and cheese and a friend of his gave him this recipe. I`ve only made it once since it is literally a heart attack on a plate! Here is the recipe exactly as his friend gave it to him (all the notes are hers).1 (8 ounce) box macaronib

Homemade Noodles with Poppy Seeds4 eggs1 teaspoon salt2 1/2 to 3 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup butter1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons poppy seeds1 tablespoon oilIn large bowl, beat eggs with salt. Beat in 1 cup flour. Continue adding small amount of flour.

Indiana Spaghetti4 slices bacon1 onion, slicedSpaghetti sauce1 package spaghetti, cooked and drainedFry bacon until crisp, then set aside.Fry onion until brown, then set aside.Combine spaghetti sauce, broken bacon and onions and add to spaghetti.

Jumbo Pasta Shells with Cheese Filling2 pounds ricotta cheese1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, diced2 eggs1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated1 tablespoon parsley, choppedSalt, to tastePepper, to tasteNutmeg, to taste4 cups spaghetti sauceJumbo pasta shells

Lasagna Ole29 ounces salsa, heated2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped1/3 cup chopped cilantro4 large corn tortillas8 ounces cottage cheese1 egg, beaten4 ounces diced green chiles, drained1 can sliced olives, drained well3/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredde