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Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)
Side Dish Italian

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in undrained beans and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Star Pooley

Fideo
Side Dish Mexican

Fideo

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fideo; cook and stir until golden brown and toasted.
  3. 3 Add 1 cup water and 1/2 of the tomato sauce to fideo.
  4. 4 Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt; stir to blend.
  5. 5 Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has almost evaporated.
  6. 6 Stir in remaining 1/2 cup water and remaining tomato sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat until fideo is tender and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

By TINYANT1

New York System Hot Wiener Sauce II
Side Dish American

New York System Hot Wiener Sauce II

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are tender. Mix in tomato sauce, chili powder, beef bouillon, cumin and white sugar. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 20 minutes before serving hot over frankfurters.

By Lindsay

Rio Grande Especial
Side Dish Mexican

Rio Grande Especial

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
50 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, instant rice, sugar, chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt together with the cooked ground beef.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the skillet, and cook mixture at a simmer until the flavors have blended and the beef is very tender, about 40 minutes.

By Kim Grant

Simple Spanish Rice
Side Dish European

Simple Spanish Rice

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add rice, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are slightly tender and rice is lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable juice, tomato sauce, water, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes more.

By Julie Gurganus

Spicy Spanish-Style Rice
Side Dish American

Spicy Spanish-Style Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir rice, jalapeño, green onion, and garlic together in the melted butter until rice is completely coated with butter. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir chicken stock and tomato sauce into rice mixture. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Turn heat off and leave pot covered on the burner for 8 minutes. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.
  5. 5 Transfer rice to a platter and sprinkle chopped green onion on top.

By John Mitzewich

Mexican-Style Pork and Beans
Side Dish Mexican

Mexican-Style Pork and Beans

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
80 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle pork with salt and black pepper. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and well browned; transfer to paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pot.
  2. 2 Brown pork pieces in bacon drippings over medium-high heat, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Work in batches; transfer browned pieces to a plate as they brown. Transfer all pieces back to pot, along with accumulated juices. Stir in onion, serrano pepper, broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low or low to maintain a low simmer. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
  3. 3 Stir in beans and cactus; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 20 minutes more. Stir in bacon. Serve over rice and garnish with avocado and cilantro.

By Allrecipes Member

Easy Chicken Parm
Dinner Italian

Easy Chicken Parm

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Place chicken on the prepared pan.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping chicken after 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, add desired amount of sauce, and top each breast with mozzarella cheese.
  3. 3 Bake until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Paul

Rita's Spinach Casserole
Italian

Rita's Spinach Casserole

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Crumble ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly until evenly browned. Drain excess grease, and stir in the tomato sauce, sour cream and thyme.
  3. 3 Place the cooked pasta into the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour the ground beef mixture over the pasta. Cover with a layer of spinach. Top with shredded cheese.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and lightly browned on the top.

By KSBEESON

Chunky Marinara Sauce
Italian

Chunky Marinara Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  2. 2 Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently.

By Betsy Cowie

Zoodle Lasagna
Dinner Italian

Zoodle Lasagna

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices with a knife or mandolin.
  3. 3 Pour 2 tablespoons tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer, slightly overlapping, over tomato sauce.
  4. 4 Top with a thin layer of mozzarella, 1/3 of the bechamel (see Editor's Note), 1/3 of remaining tomato sauce, 1/3 of the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and 1/3 of the basil. Repeat layers, topping with bechamel and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Allow to set until remaining liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole
Dinner Italian

Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease.
  4. 4 Mix cooked ground beef, macaroni, pizza sauce, tomato sauce, and mushrooms in a bowl. Layer half the macaroni mixture into a 9x12-inch baking dish; top with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining macaroni mixture over the top; sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over macaroni mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and casserole is bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

By Amy Hamilton

Seashell Supper
Dinner Italian

Seashell Supper

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the seashells, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off most of the fat, and add the onion to the skillet. Cook and stir until transparent. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Serve sauce over pasta.

By Allrecipes Member

Miller's Marinara
Italian

Miller's Marinara

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
485 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
  2. 2 In a slow cooker, mix the onion and remaining oil, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato puree, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, sugar, and pepper.
  3. 3 Cover slow cooker, and cook sauce 8 hours on Low.

By EMIBANANA

Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce
Italian

Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add lentils and 3 cups water to vegetables. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 to 60 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. If necessary, add more water to keep the sauce from sticking. Be careful not to dilute; the sauce should be quite thick.

By Jill

All Day Versatile Sauce
Italian

All Day Versatile Sauce

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot saute onion, garlic, oregano and basil in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the neck bones and let simmer with the lid on until the onions are transparent. Note: if using ground beef cook with onion mixture.
  2. 2 Once onions are clear, add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste and water. If using meat in your recipe add at this time. Cover and simmer for several hours.
  3. 3 Before serving, remove neck bones and discard.

By Nancy Friskey

Italian Chicken and Chickpeas
Italian

Italian Chicken and Chickpeas

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the rosemary on both sides; cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned evenly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. 2 Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, sugar, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir. Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By Kristin Turrell

Grandma Maggio's Spaghetti Sauce
Italian

Grandma Maggio's Spaghetti Sauce

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until translucent but not browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and basil, and cook and stir until the basil is wilted and the mushrooms are cooked through and have given up their juices, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in the whole peeled tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring and chopping tomatoes into pieces with a spoon. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir, crushing any large pieces of tomato left, and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened and bubbling, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir tomato paste into the sauce, and fill the empty tomato paste can with Merlot wine, stirring to dissolve any remaining tomato paste in the can. Pour wine into the sauce, and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce back to a simmer, and stir in salt, pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer until the seasonings are blended and the sauce is heated through, about 3 more minutes.

By Sarah Garland

Baked Ziti Casserole
Dinner Italian

Baked Ziti Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain. Rinse ziti with cold water until cool; drain.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Mix together ziti, ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce into the bottom of a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour ziti mixture into the dish. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce and cheese layer is bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

By skentals

Tasty Spaghetti Sauce
Italian

Tasty Spaghetti Sauce

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. 2 Add onion to beef in the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper and salt. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and garlic; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Season with thyme, basil, rosemary, marjoram, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

By M A Burton

Flourless Eggplant Pizza
Dinner Italian

Flourless Eggplant Pizza

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange eggplant rounds on a baking sheet;lightly coat with olive oil.
  3. 3 Bake eggplant rounds in preheated oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Flip the eggplant rounds; top with Parmesan cheese in an even layer to cover. Return eggplant to oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Drop a dollop of tomato sauce into the center of each eggplant round; top with Cheddar cheese.
  6. 6 Bake until Cheddar cheese is bubbling, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

By sarah margaret