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Recipe exchange: Favorite pasta dish

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Tomato and spinach tortellini1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion1 cup chopped fresh spinach1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup milk3/4 cup heavy cream1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.While you get the tortellini going, combine the tomatoes, spinach, salt, pepper, basil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk and cream. Stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.

Re: Recipe exchange: Favorite pasta dish

  • aggiebugaggiebug member
    5000 Comments Sixth Anniversary
    edited December 2011
    BAHAHAHAH! I saw this thread title and I came in to post my favorite.  Except its the recipe you posted.  I am making it this week actually. yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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  • edited December 2011
    I will have to wait till I get home. Thanks for sharing the recipe, looks yummy

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  • edited December 2011
    Sounds good! I just wrote it on a recipe card!

    French Onion Mac N Cheese:

    I never had this, but I saw it on Rachael Ray today and it looks good, so I looked it up. Here is the link to the recipe:


    I might also try to make it without the entire onion portion. That way, it would just be mac n cheese without the french onion flavor.

    If any of you decide to make this before I get a chance to, let me know how it is! 
  • kcadonaukcadonau member
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    edited December 2011
    ahh we just made this a few days ago and its SO good! plus it feeds us for like 2 or 3 days ;)

    penne pasta with chicken and sun dried tomatos

    2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
    4 cloves farlic, chopped
    2 large boneless chicken breats, cut into 1-inch cubes
    3 cups chicken broth
    1/2 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes, chopped 
    2 tbs fresh italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
    2 scallions (green onions), white and half of green tops, chopped
    1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    sea salt and pepper to taste
    1 lb penne pasta

    1. in a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add the garlic and chicken and saute until chicken is cooked through, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside
    2. pour the chicken stock into a saucepan and add the tomatoes, parsley, and scallions. add salt and pepper to taste. bring to a boil and reduce over high heat 5-10 minutes. add the chicken to the pan and whisk in the butter, a bit at a time, to thickenthe sauce. remove from heat until golden, do not allow to burn. **i always mix water and cornstarch into sort of a paste and add it into the sauce otherwise it isn't very saucy, and more soupy.
    3. meanwhile, in a large pot, bring at least 4 quarts of water (3 is fine too though) to a rolling boil. add 1 tbs of salt. add the penne, stir to prevent sticking. cook until al dente, drain.
    4. in a bowl (or pot used to boil pasta) toss the penne in the sauce, serve!


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  • GJones27GJones27 member
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    My recipes tend to be simple, and I never have measurements for a recipe.  I love to make my sauces from scratch.  For example, homemade pesto (so easy!):

    Combine basil, Italian parsley, pine nuts, salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil in a food processor and puree it.  Add whatever you think it needs.  Toss with pasta and freshly grated parmasean.  
  • azdancer8azdancer8 member
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    A summer favorite of mine that is great as leftovers - pasta salad

    I don't really use measurements either, but  here's the gist:

    You need:
    1 package shell pasta (or macaroni or spirals work too)
    ranch with bacon
    bacon bits
    2 cans tuna
    seasoned salt

    - cook pasta al dente - drain and rinse with cold water
    - toss with salad dressing, bacon bits and tuna
    - add seasoned salt (I actually over season it, because the flavor lessens as it sits)
    - refrigerate until ready to serve

    (I've also made this with red potatoes instead of the pasta - yummy!) :)
  • DramaGeekDramaGeek member
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    edited December 2011
    I have several favorites, so I'll post them all.

    First is very simply - chop up some tomatoes and a shallot or two, then mix all of that with some EVOO, salt, and garlic.  Boil some tri-color rotini pasta, and while it's boiling shred or chop some fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.  Mix the pasta, basil, cheese and oil/tomato mixutre until it's all mixed well, then serve!

    ETA - I just found the actual recipe.  It's:

    1 lb pasta, cooked
    1/4c EVOO
    2 tsp salt
    2 tsp lemon juice
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1-3 garlic cloves, minced
    1.5 lbs tomato, chopped
    1 shallot diced
    6 oz fresh mozzarella, torn/shredded/diced/chopped
    1/4 c fresh basil, torn

    Whisk together all but pasta and basil; let sit 20 minutes, then add pasta and basil, mix well and serve.
  • DramaGeekDramaGeek member
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    edited December 2011
    Angel Hair Shrimp Bake

    Ingredients1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated angel hair pasta1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese3/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano2 eggs1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurtDirectionsIn a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the pasta, shrimp, feta cheese, Swiss cheese and salsa. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with the Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, basil and oregano.In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and yogurt; pour over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.
  • iamjoesgurliamjoesgurl member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    edited December 2011
    I love stuffed shells!

    Spinach Stuffed Shells

    * 16 jumbo pasta shells

    * 1 cup ricotta cheese

    * 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

    * 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

    * 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

    * 1 teaspoon dried basil

    * 2 cloves garlic, minced

    * salt and pepper to taste

    * 1-3/4 cups spaghetti sauce

     

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

     

    Cook until noodles are just tender; drain well.

     

    Squeeze spinach dry. Combine spinach, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.

     

    Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.

     

    Fill each pasta shell with the spinach cheese mixture. Arrange the shells, filling side up in the baking dish. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the shells.

     

    Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven until heated through; about 30 minutes.

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  • Purple&7Purple&7 member
    Fifth Anniversary 500 Comments Name Dropper
    edited December 2011

    Can I just say that I'm really excited about the recipe exchange! I don't really cook so I'm really excited about getting ideas for future meals to cook for FI. Sorry I won't be much help, but when I can I'll participate!

  • DramaGeekDramaGeek member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its
    edited December 2011
    You guys are making my menu planning for the next few weeks easy!  I love this idea, thanks Agape for starting it :-)
  • edited December 2011
    this is awesome!!! (: I dont have anything.. hehe... but i cant wait to start cooking. i am not a food blog junkie! 
    currently my favorite is taste and see... http://maryanna-bishop.blogspot.com/
    amazing! 
  • yodacubyodacub member
    100 Comments Second Anniversary
    edited December 2011
    These all look really yummy!

    This thread reminds me of when my FI decided to make ham and broccoli alfredo for us.  His mom told him he could substitute plain yogurt for the whipping cream.  Unfortuantly, he thought vanilla was the same as plain.  That was an interesting dish...
  • edited December 2011
    hahaha, yodacub... that is soooo funny!!!
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