Italian Pasta Recipe-Baked Ziti

Italian Pasta Recipe -Baked Ziti
A nice Italian pasta recipe to try !

Italian Pasta Recipe INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of ziti pasta
• 4 cups Marinara Sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped or shredded
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 pound ricotta cheese (optional)

Italian Pasta Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bring a pot of liberally salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until almost al dente then strain, the pasta should be slightly undercooked.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer pasta to a 3 to 4 quart baking dish. Add 2 cups of marinara sauce, 4 ounces of mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (if using the optional ricotta cheese add it all at this point also), and toss until well combined.
3. Top with the remaining sauce and sprinkle on the remaining cheeses. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the cheese on top is melted and slightly browned, 15-20 minutes.

Italian Pasta-Spaghetti Alla Gricia

Italian Pasta-Spaghetti Alla Gricia
A nice Italian Pasta Recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces guanciale, cut into1/4 inch slices, then chopped coarsely
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat the olive oil in a large sautè pan over medium heat. Add the guanciale and the hot pepper and sautè until guanciale is crisp. Remove from the heat.
2.Bring a large pot of liberally salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook uncovered over high heat until al dente.
3.Place the pan with the guanciale back over medium heat. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with ½ cup of the Pecorino Romano. Stir the pasta vigorously until guanciale and cheese are well distributed.
4.The Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve immediately with remaining Pecorino Romano on the side...nice ! Enjoy the spaghetti !

CORKSCREW PASTA WITH VEGETABLES IN ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

CORKSCREW PASTA WITH VEGETABLES IN ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE ...an amazing Italian pasta recipes to try...nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. fusilli (corkscrew)
• 3/4 c. olive oil
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 red sweet pepper, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled & coarsely shredded
• 3 yellow crookneck squash, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb. fresh broccoli florets, blanched until just tender, then quickly cooled in ice water & drained
• 3 tbsp. minced fresh chives
• 1 c. firmly packed chopped fresh basil
• 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp. Dijon style mustard
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Crushed dried red pepper flakes
• 1 red sweet pepper, cut into thin julienne (garnish)
• Whole fresh basil leaves (garnish)
• Capers (garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS
For a festive party dish in traditional Italian colors, use equal portions of spinach, egg and tomato pastas. The tangy dressing goes perfectly with grilled or barbecued meats.

1. Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling water until very al dente. Drain and toss in a large bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil. Cool to room temperature, occasionally stirring the pasta to coat thoroughly.
2. Add green onions, chopped red pepper, carrots, squash, most of the broccoli florets (reserve a few for garnishing), chives, chopped basil and 3/4 cup cheese. Mix thoroughly with hands.
3. Whisk together mustard, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Continue to whisk while slowly dribbling in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. Pour over pasta and mix thoroughly.
4. Allow pasta to sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours or chill as long as overnight, then return to room temperature before serving. Garnish with pepper strips, reserved broccoli florets, basil leaves, the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and capers. Serves 10-12 as
salad or side dish. The Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve....hmmm...mama mia....delicious ! Enjoy it !

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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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ITALIAN PASTA WITH CHICKEN

ITALIAN PASTA WITH CHICKEN a great Italian pasta recipe to try. Nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 8-10 oz. spaghetti (1/2 1 1lb box)
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 3-4 chicken breast, 1/2" cubes
• 2-3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup Italian salad dressing, or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook chicken cubes in large skillet with a dash or two of olive oil. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.Toss everything together in a large bowl and the Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve....great taste ! Enjoy it !

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