Pasta Recipes

Spaghetti in Garlic-Tomato Sauce

Cooking — TO MAKE THE PASTA: Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook ...More…

Swiss Chard Lasagna with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

Cooking — FOR LASAGNA SHEETS: Follow method for making Fresh Pasta and forming pasta sheets. Cut pasta into 5x15-inch sheets and let dry just slightly, about 10 minutes. Fill large bowl with cold water. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until ...More…

Tortellini with Ham, Peas, and Tomato Cream Sauce

Cooking — You'll be surprised how easy it is to make this creamy tomato sauce that is so popular in Italian restaurants. If you prefer, replace the cheese tortellini with mushroom- or meat-filled pasta of any shape. In a large stainless-steel frying pan, ...More…

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

Cooking — Use mild or hot Italian sausage, according to your preference, in this updated classic. We call for red bell peppers but you can use green or one of each color. Plain spaghetti can replace the whole-wheat, too. In a large frying pan, heat the oil ...More…

Banana-Bran Muffins

Cooking — By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat. Ingredient Notes: You can use ...More…

Fettuccine with Mushrooms, Tarragon, and Goat-Cheese Sauce

Cooking — The delectably rich-tasting sauce that clings to each strand of fettuccine here requires no cooking. Just combine goat cheese, Parmesan, milk, and some of the still-hot pasta-cooking water, and it's done. FOR MUSHROOMS: In a large frying pan, ...More…

Spaghetti with Creamy Clam Sauce

Cooking — This creamy version of the ever-popular pasta with clam sauce cooks in minutes. If small cans of minced clams are pantry staples, you can prepare an enticing meal with very little notice. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread to soak up the ...More…

Pasta, Eggplant, and Pecorino

Cooking — Little Italy is the result of an enormous wave of Italian immigrants that arrived in the United States between 1880 and 1914. Almost 4 million people came looking for a better life in a new world. The neighborhood acted as a buffer zone between ...More…

Spiced Lime Chicken Salad

Cooking — FOR THE CHICKEN: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Sprinkle the chicken with cumin, add to the pan and cook until the chicken is well browned and tender. Remove from the pan and cut into thick slices. FOR THE SALAD: Peel the carrots lengthways into ...More…

Warm Orzo with Corn, Olives and Tomatoes

Cooking — In a medium skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add the corn. Saute for a minute or until crisp tender. Add the tomatoes, olives and basil and cook another minute or until heated through. Reserve. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. ...More…

Chicken Noodle Soup with Parsnips and Dill

Cooking — Lots of carrots and parsnips give old-favorite chicken noodle soup a sweet savor. To balance this effect, use the optional parsley, which is just slightly bitter. In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, carrots, parsnips, salt, and pepper and ...More…

Linguini with Red Clam Sauce

Cooking — Aldo's Restaurant, in Wyckoff, New Jersey, is a restaurant with a rather unusual clientele, including Michael Jackson, John Forsythe, Danny Aiello, Tim Conway, and Burt Young. Now what are all these celebrities doing at Aldo's? Simple: eating, ...More…

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