Category: Pasta

Mar 04

Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients:

  • spaghetti squash
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Use a sharp knife or cleaver to cut off the top and bottom ends of spaghetti squash. Stand squash upright and slice from top to bottom.

Scoop out seeds and discard. Lightly drizzle inside of each half with olive oil and rub it all over the inside. Sprinkle salt and pepper lightly over the interior of the squash, then place cut-side down on a baking sheet or glass dish.

Bake 40-60 minutes, until cut sides turn golden and interiors are easily pierced with a fork.

From the kitchen of: Google

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Nov 13

Lasagna

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt (or 2-3 cloves of real garlic)
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation: While lasagna noodles are boiling… Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic together. Drain. Stir in flour until dissolved. Add tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer 10-15 minutes, until slightly thickened.

In greased lasagna pan, alternate layers of sauce, three noodles, and mozzarella cheese. End with mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan. I also sprinkle some Italian seasoning on the top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Serve with garlic bread.

From the kitchen of: Bev Schwebach

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Posted in Main Dishes, Pasta

Apr 02

Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 7 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne, or to taste
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (about 12 oz)
  • 1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 oz)
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 3-4 quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.

In heavy saucepan melt 6 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Add mustard, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

In a kettle of salted boiling water cook macaroni until just al dente, about 7 minutes, and drain well. In a large bowl stir together macaroni, sauce, Cheddar, and 1 cup Parmesan and transfer to prepared dish.

In a small bowl stir together bread crumbs and remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into bits and scatter over topping.

Bake macaroni in middle of oven 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

When preparing up to 6 hours in advance, keep covered and chilled. Let come to room temperature before baking.

Yield: Serves 6-8 as entree or 8-10 as side dish.

Source: Gourmet, February 1994

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Posted in Main Dishes, Pasta

Apr 20

Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients:

  • 1 large jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 package frozen spinach, thawed, drained
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • salt/pepper

Preparation: Heat olive oil in large skillet. Saute onion, spinach, oregano, basil, and garlic. Pour in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and water; simmer 20 minutes.

In large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Layer sauce, noodles, and cheese in 9×13 pan. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

From the kitchen of: Scrapper’s Hideaway

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Posted in Main Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian