Easy Recipes

Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad

6 baby artichokes 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 pound penne 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons fresh parsley 3 tablespoons fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup tomato, chopped 1/2 cup Kalamata olive 2 tablespoons capers 1/2 cup feta cheese

Almond Noodles

serves 4 1 qt water 1/2 tsp salt 8 oz noodles 3 tbsp butter 1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted

Anchovy Pasta

10 anchovy filets (rinse well if packed in salt) 1 red onion, chopped very fine Olive oil (enough to cover onions and anchovies in saut� pan) 8 ounces dry spaghetti

Angel Hair Pasta with Basil Cream Sauce

6 ounces angel hair pasta 1 cup frozen peas 1 12 oz. can evaporated skim milk 1 tablespoon flour 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped 1/4 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons shredded fresh parmesan cheese freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup tomato, chopped

Angel Hair Pasta with Onion-Mushroom

1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 ounce dry crepe mushroom 1/2 ounce dry shitake mushroom 1 tablespoon margarine, imitation 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced thinly 1 cup red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked

Angel Hair with Gingered Beef

1 cup dark stock 1 tbsp very thinly sliced ginger root 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 3/4 lb flank steak, cut long thin strips 1/2 tsp ginger powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp oil, for cooking 1 cup sliced mushrooms, shiitakes 1/4 cup Julienne carrots 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions 2 cup cooked angel hair pasta 1 tbsp sesame oil

Antipasto Pasta

12 ounces linguine 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 large (5-inch diameter) portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills removed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick 6 ounces 1/8-inch thick slices Genoa salami, cut into thin strips 1 cup sliced vegetables and 6 tablespoons marinade from 16 ounce jar antipasto salad with olives 2 cups grated Asiago cheese, divided 2 cups chopped fresh basil, divided

Asian Spaghetti

3 tablespoons CRISCO� Oil, divided 1/2 pound spaghetti, uncooked 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 scallion or green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced

Bacon and Egg Lasagna

8 ounces diced bacon 1/2 large onion, chopped 1/8 cup flour 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 pint milk 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 8 ounce cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

8 ounces tube or spiral pasta 1 pound ground beef 6 slices bacon, diced 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Pizza

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled 8 oz shredded Swiss cheese 4 eggs 12 oz sour cream 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Baked Cavatelli

2 1/2 cups dried cavatelli or wagon-wheel macaroni (about 7 ounces) 12 ounces fresh mild or hot Italian sausage links, sliced 1/2 inch thick 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Baked Chicken Spaghetti

1 (3 pound) chicken 8 ounces spaghetti 1 tablespoon butter 1 small can mushrooms, drained 1 small onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 (3) can tomatoes Black olives, to taste 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, grated

Baked Lasagna

Sauce 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 3 tablespoons tomato pur�e 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped

Baked Macaroni and Brie

Serves 4. 8 ounces dry pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 7 ounces brie, rind removed (about 6 ounce without rind) and cut into chunks Salt and freshly-ground pepper 1/2 cup cracker or fresh bread crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Baked Macaroni Western Style

2 cups macaroni, uncooked 1 1/2 cups milk 3 tablespoons light cream 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 3 tablespoons diced green chile 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt, to taste

Baked Orzo with Seafood and Feta

3/4 cup orzo pasta (1 3/4 cups cooked) 1 pound halibut, fillet or steak 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, crushed 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimp 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese seasoned with basil and dried tomatoes

Baked Pasta

1 large jar chunky or thick spaghetti sauce 1 1/2 cups water 1 bag pasta (shells, bow ties, etc.) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese

Baked Ravioli

1 package frozen meat or cheese ravioli Mozzarella cheese Spaghetti sauce (homemade or prepared)

Baked Ravioli and Cheese

1 (50-count) package frozen cheese ravioli 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups cubed American cheese 3/4 cup crushed potato chips (optional)