Linguini Puttanesca

Linguini Puttanesca...a great Italian Pasta recipe...try this one !

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 6 anchovy fillets, chopped
• 1 35 oz can imported italian plum tomatoes, crushed with their juices
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 12 gaetta olives, pitted
• 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound Linguini pasta

INSTRUCTIONS
1.Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and anchovy, cook until garlic is lightly browned.
2.Crush tomatoes and add with juices. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce to a simmer.
3.Add capers, olives, oregano, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook at a simmer for 20 minutes.
4. While the sauce is cooking bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the Linguini and cook uncovered over high heat until al dente.
5. Drain pasta, toss with sauce and the Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve....enjoy..! Great one !
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Pasta with Grape Tomatoes

Pasta with Grape Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves sliced thin
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 large basil leaves, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 pound spaghettini pasta
• freshly grated Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
1.Add olive oil and garlic to a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook until garlic is lightly browned, then add the sliced tomatoes, red pepper flake, basil, and salt.
2.Saute the tomatoes until they are softened and have started to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, bring a pot of liberally salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente.
4.Strain pasta and transfer to the saute pan with the sauce and toss until completely coated.
5.Dish out into individual serving bowls and serve with grated Parmagiano-Reggiano.
The Italian pasta recipe of grape and tomatoes is ready....mama mia ! Nice

Pasta with Grape Tomatoes

Pasta with Grape Tomatoes

An amazing Italian pasta recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves sliced thin
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 large basil leaves, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 pound spaghettini pasta
• freshly grated Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
1.Add olive oil and garlic to a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook until garlic is lightly browned, then add the sliced tomatoes, red pepper flake, basil, and salt.
2.Saute the tomatoes until they are softened and have started to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, bring a pot of liberally salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente.
4.Strain pasta and transfer to the saute pan with the sauce and toss until completely coated.
5.Dish out into individual serving bowls and serve with grated Parmagiano-Reggiano. The Italian pasta recipe with grape tomatoes is ready to serve...!

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE
A nice Italian pasta recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

• 1 box Mueller's creamy Italian pasta bake salad
• 8 oz. tomato paste
• 1 med. onion
• 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 lb. hamburger meat
• 2 or 3 tbsp. water

INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare noodles as directed. Save the seasoning mix. Combine seasoning mix with milk, eggs and mayonnaise. Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Add tomato paste and water. In baking dish, layer noodles, then hamburger. Top with seasoning mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. The Italian pasta recipe bake is ready, enhoy the pasta !

ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA

ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA
A great Italian pasta recipe sauce for pasta to to try !!
INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can tomato puree
• 1/2 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can water, if thick puree
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. parsley, chopped fresh or dried
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
• Salt to taste

Can also use

• 1 (1 pound) tomato sauce plus
• 1 can tomato paste and water according to size (2 1/2 cans).
• Simmer 1/2 hour for plain sauce.
• 1 1/2 lb. chopped chuck or meat loaf combination
• 3/4 c. Italian style bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large non-reactive Dutch oven, brown sliced garlic cloves and sausage in a small amount of olive oil. Puncture sausage with fork to release fat. Drain. Add all ingredients for plain tomato sauce. Simmer.
Meantime, in large bowl, mix chopped meat and all ingredients in a large bowl. Moisten hands and roll into balls (at least 20), adding them carefully to simmering sauce.
After 15 minutes, stir occasionally. Simmer at least 1 1/2 hours or longer. Serve over cooked pasta. The Italian pasta recipe sauce is ready...enjoy the pasta !

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
A great Italian pasta recipes to try
INGREDIENTS

• 7 oz. box noodles
• 1 sm. can sliced ripe olives
• 1/4 c. green pepper, diced
• 1/4 c. onion, diced
• 1 oz. pepperoni (optional)
• 1 sm. can sliced mushrooms
• Italian salad dressing
• Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook noodles according to package directions and then drain. Drain juice from olives and mushrooms and add to the pasta. Add peppers and onions and stir. Add dressing until other ingredients are thoroughly coated. Add pepperoni (cut up) and Parmesan cheese to taste. You may also salt and pepper if you wish. The Italian pasta recipe of salad is ready..enjoy it !
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