Category Archives: Pasta

Caprese Pasta Salad

Posted on September 25, 2011 by veda

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 shallot or 2 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, only needed when using out-of-season tomatoes) 2 pounds cherry or grape tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic

Posted on July 12, 2011 by veda

Ingredients 2 small to medium zucchini 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan 4 cloves garlic, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano Directions Pile … Continue reading →

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Giada Mac & Cheese

Posted on March 27, 2011 by veda

1 pound fettuccine pasta 2 cups grated Asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup 2 (8-ounce) containers creme fraiche 1 cup grated Parmesan 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper preheat to 375 … Continue reading →

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Tara Mac & Cheese

Posted on March 27, 2011 by veda

8 ounces macaroni 1 tbl spoon butter 1 tbl spoon & 2 teaspoons flour 1.5 cups fat free milk 1 cup shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar .5 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 tbl spoon plain bread crumbs 1 … Continue reading →

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Grown-up Mac & Cheese

Posted on March 27, 2011 by veda

* 4 ounces thick-sliced bacon * Vegetable oil * Kosher salt * 2 cups elbow macaroni or cavatappi * 1 1/2 cups milk * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated * … Continue reading →

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