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Alfredo Chicken

Alfredo Chicken

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Sprinkle chicken with Italian dressing mix and garlic powder.
  3. 3 Pan-fry chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cooking in batches if necessary, until the juices run clear and chicken meat is no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes per batch. Turn chicken pieces over after about 5 minutes of cooking.
  4. 4 Transfer chicken to a serving bowl and toss with cooked pasta. Pour Alfredo sauce over chicken and pasta, mix thoroughly, and serve.

By Renee Parker

Pasta and Garlic

Pasta and Garlic

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted water boil pasta until al dente. Drain well.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan heat oil slightly, add garlic. Saute garlic until it is lightly browned. Be careful not to burn garlic.
  3. 3 Combine pasta and garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and serve.

By Josie Strazzulla

Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes; rinse under cold water and drain.
  3. 3 Whisk Italian dressing and salad spice mix together until smooth. Combine pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives in a salad bowl.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  5. 5 For the best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad for 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By Cyndie

Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer into a large bowl.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper until warmed through.
  5. 5 Add pesto mixture to hot pasta; stir in grated cheese and toss well to coat.

By Lauren

Lemon Pasta Sauce

Lemon Pasta Sauce

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth, cream, and butter in a large saucepan or skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until reduced by about half. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and lime zest. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Add pasta to sauce and toss until well coated.

By MARBALET

Puttanesca

Puttanesca

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add sieved tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

By Pooche

Garlic Sausage and Pasta in a Bechamel Sauce

Garlic Sausage and Pasta in a Bechamel Sauce

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk flour into the melted butter until dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Pour milk into the flour mixture; cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  3. 3 Remove sauce from heat and stir in egg yolks and nutmeg until well incorporated. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir sausage into pasta; season with salt and white pepper.

By Manda

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Corn

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Corn

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the tomatoes, corn kernels, and scallions. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

By Simmi G

Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta

Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides.
  2. 2 Stir the stock, oregano, garlic powder, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and black pepper in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the pasta. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Hearty Italian Meatball Soup

Hearty Italian Meatball Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, beef broth, water, and Italian seasoning in a large pot; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Add frozen meatballs, Italian-blend vegetables, and pasta; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until meatballs are heated through and pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide soup among bowls; garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Suzanne Call

Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage pieces, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot pan until the sausage is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta boiling water. Cover, and cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir the cooked pasta, broccoli rabe, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper to serve.

By shannon

Pesto Tofu Pasta

Pesto Tofu Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in spiral pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Blend together milk, 1/4 cup olive oil, and pesto sauce mix in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place tofu in the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Place mushrooms into the skillet; cook about 5 minutes. Stir in olives, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and capers. Mix in tofu and pesto sauce. Continue cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve tofu pesto sauce over spiral pasta. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.

By Veronica

Party Italian Wedding Soup

Party Italian Wedding Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken broth, spinach, onions, carrots, and celery. Mix well and allow to simmer.
  2. 2 In a separate large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, and egg and mix well. Form mixture into 1/2-inch diameter meatballs and carefully drop them into the soup.
  3. 3 Put chunks of chicken breast into soup and reduce heat to low. Allow soup to simmer for 1 hour. Add pasta 30 minutes before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Chuck

Foglie Chef Doogie's D'Autunno with Chicken and Portobella Mushrooms

Foglie Chef Doogie's D'Autunno with Chicken and Portobella Mushrooms

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot bring 6 quarts of unsalted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain well. Place pasta back in the pot, add one Tablespoon of olive oil and mix to prevent the leaves from sticking together. Cover and keep warm while the sauce finishes simmering.
  2. 2 Warm oven-safe dinner plates in a 150 degree F(65 degree C) oven.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, in a 12 inch saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Add the minced garlic and saute until the aromatic oils are released - about 1 minute. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and saute 3 minutes. Add the cubed chicken breast, dried thyme, dried basil, rubbed sage, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Add the Chardonnay and Burgundy wines, and pasta sauce and heat until bubbling. Add the Portobella mushroom pieces and cook until the mixture has reduced and is thick and hot.
  4. 4 To serve, place two large serving spoonfuls of Autumn Leaves on each warmed plate and top with a large ladle of the chicken and Portobella sauce.

By Chef Doogie

Calamari Marinara

Calamari Marinara

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
56 min
Total
71 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drizzle olive oil into a saucepan. Add onions, chile pepper, garlic, anchovy filet, red pepper flakes, and salt; place over medium-high heat. Stir and cook until onions and garlic just start to turn golden, 3 or 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in wine and simmer until wine is reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes, and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Gently stir in calamari and simmer until tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 Stir some sauce into the hot, drained pasta. Serve in warm bowls topped with more marinara sauce and grated cheese.

By John Mitzewich

Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bacon, and garlic in hot oil until bacon is browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon mixture to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; set aside.
  2. 2 Place the same large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and pork in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Stir bacon mixture, tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, wine, stock, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper into meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  5. 5 Serve sauce over hot pasta.

By Kimber

Reheating Pasta

Reheating Pasta

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until still slightly less than al dente; drain. Rinse with cold water. Toss with olive oil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To reheat, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Myrna

Tomutter Pasta

Tomutter Pasta

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a small saucepan mix together the tomato sauce and butter. Simmer for 1 or 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine the cool and drained pasta with the tomato sauce. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

By Isabel Anderson

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

By Mishelle Karpf

Fresh Tomato Pasta

Fresh Tomato Pasta

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. 2 Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.
  3. 3 Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander, and then return the pasta to the pot.
  4. 4 Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.

By Langu

Quick Pasta Carbonara

Quick Pasta Carbonara

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta as directed on the package. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.
  3. 3 Add cream cheese, peas, milk, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder to reserved drippings. Cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.
  4. 4 Place pasta in a large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

By Philadelphia

Primavera Noodles

Primavera Noodles

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions. During last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli and carrots to water. When pasta is al dente and broccoli and carrots are crisp-tender, drain water.
  2. 2 Mix in mushrooms, green pepper, salad dressing, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold.

By BECKARIAH

Pasta with Yogurt Sauce

Pasta with Yogurt Sauce

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  2. 2 Using a mortar and pestle, mash the salt and garlic cloves together into a paste. Warm the yogurt slightly in a sauce pan. Remove a small amount of warmed yogurt from the pan, and stir together with the garlic paste. Stir this mixture into the remaining yogurt
  3. 3 Drain the pasta, and rinse in cold water. Place in a casserole or deep serving dish, toss with 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Toss with half of the garlic-yogurt sauce. Spread the remaining sauce over the pasta. Garnish with the parsley.
  4. 4 For a very special dish, brown the pine nuts in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Pour over the parsley. Serve immediately.

By ALMA-LOU

Hillshire Farm Sausage Alfredo

Hillshire Farm Sausage Alfredo

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes depending on shape and package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. 2 While pasta is cooking, sauté sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. 3 Add cream and Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until mixture begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Add pasta to sauce and toss to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Three Cheese Baked Pasta

Three Cheese Baked Pasta

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook ground meat and onion in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned. Stir in pasta sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the ingredients in the prepared baking dish as follows: half of the cooked pasta, all the provolone cheese, all the sour cream, half of the sauce mixture, remaining pasta, mozzarella cheese, and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

By Lorna

Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta

Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place peas, spinach, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.
  3. 3 Two minutes before pasta is done, ladle out 1/2 cup hot pasta cooking water and add to blender. Pulse until smooth, scraping sides and adding additional pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed.
  4. 4 When pasta is done, drain lightly and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese and tomatoes, if desired.

By Del Monte

Pasta With White Clam Sauce

Pasta With White Clam Sauce

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Begin preparing pasta. While preparing pasta, saute onions and garlic in olive oil. Add all ingredients except can of clam sauce. Heat on medium. Once mixture is heated, reduce heat to medium low and add clam sauce. Heat slowly.
  2. 2 Once pasta is done, combine with sauce mixture and garnish with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

By Nancy Nicholas

Love Soup Mix in a Jar

Love Soup Mix in a Jar

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. This will make it easier to fill the jar with the ingredients. Be sure to use a wide-mouth, 1-quart canning jar.
  2. 2 Layer ingredients in the order given: bouillon, onion flakes, split peas, small shape pasta, barley, lentils, rice, and enough tricolor spiral pasta to fill jar.
  3. 3 Attach tag with cooking instructions: In large kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef or stew beef cut into bite-size pieces in a little olive oil. Remove tricolor pasta from top of jar and reserve. Add the rest of the jar contents to the kettle with 12 cups water. Let come to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add tricolor pasta and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with your favorite bread or rolls and a tossed salad.

By Star Pooley