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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Spaghetti Bolognese

Try this classic Italian pasta recipe.... as always a great taste !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pound ground beef or ground veal
• 1/2 pound pork sausage, removed from the casings, or ground pork
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef or chicken stock or broth
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until browned and the fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the beef and sausages, and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan and remove any browned bits sticking to the bottom of the pan, and until half of the liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and their juices, the tomato sauce, beef broth, and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until the sauce is thickened and flavorful, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the cream, butter, and parsley, stir well, and simmer for 2 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm
until ready to serve.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a low boil. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and toss to blend. Divide among pasta bowls and the Italian pasta recipe of spaghetti bolognese is ready to serve with the cheese passed tableside. ...great feasts ! Enjoy !

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Fettuccine Alfredo

Try this classic fettuccine Alfredo ...an amazing Italian pasta recipe...a great taste !

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 large cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
• 1 small zucchini, cut into matchsticks
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Combine broth and garlic cloves in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the garlic cloves are soft, about 15 minutes.
After the garlic has simmered about 10 minutes, cook fettuccine in the boiling water, stirring often, for 8 minutes. Drop in zucchini and cook until the fettuccine is just tender, about 1 minute more.
Meanwhile, transfer the garlic and broth to a blender. Process until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Return the mixture to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add cornstarch mixture; whisk it until slightly thickened, about 15 seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in sour cream, nutmeg and pepper. Return the pot to very low heat to keep the sauce warm. (Do not boil.)
Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, passing the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan separately.The Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve...hmm...mama mia...great Afredo's fettucine ! Nice taste ! Enjoy it !

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Turkey and Spinach Lasagna

Great tasting Italian pasta recipe of lasagna..with Turkey & Spinach ! Great one !

INGREDIENTS

• 12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 chopped red pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey breast, white meat only
• 1/2 pound hot Italian turkey sausage
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
• 3 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
• 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 cups part skim ricotta
• 2 cups thawed and drained chopped frozen spinach
• 1/4 cup grated Romano
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot, bring several quarts of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until very al dente, 7 minutes. Remove from water and place on a towel lined baking sheet.
Place the olive oil, onion and red pepper in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute until the vegetables begin to sweat, about 5 minutes. Add ground turkey, turkey sausage, garlic and Essence, stirring to combine until turkey cooks through, about 10 minutes.
Add marinara sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and remaining ingredients and set aside.
Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup turkey mixture in bottom of the dish and arrange 4 noodles over turkey mixture; top with 1 1/2 cups turkey mixture. Spread half of cheese mixture over turkey mixture. Repeat layers, ending with the remaining turkey mixture.
Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Let lasagna stand 10 to 15 minutes and the great Italian pasta recipe is ready to serve....hmmm...great taste of lasagna. Enjoy it !

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