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Pasta

PORK TENDERLOINS WITH BANANA SAUCE AND CEREAL – March 7 – National Cereal Day

PORK TENDERLOINS WITH BANANA SAUCE AND CEREAL – March 7 – National Cereal Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Pork 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ yellow onion, diced 2 pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup chicken stalk Banana sauce 2 ripe bananas ½ cup half-and-half ½ cup crushed cinnamon […]

 
CREAMY PISTACHIO PASTA – February 26 – National Pistachio Day

CREAMY PISTACHIO PASTA – February 26 – National Pistachio Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] ½ pound rotini pasta 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup plus ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios ¼ medium yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons […]

 
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN – February 7 – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN – February 7 – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 boneless chicken breasts 1 16 oz package of fettuccine noodles 1 tablespoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon for the sauce 1 cup milk 1 cup half and half ⅓ cup (3 oz) cream cheese 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon butter 3 […]

 
RAVIOLI WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE – October 26 – National Pumpkin Day

RAVIOLI WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE – October 26 – National Pumpkin Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups dried cheese ravioli 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup half-and-half ½ cup Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon chopped rosemary ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 […]

 
MACARONI AND CHEESE – October 21 – National Pasta Month and National Vegetarian Month

MACARONI AND CHEESE – October 21 – National Pasta Month and National Vegetarian Month

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 16 oz package elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup half and half ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter ¼ cup flour ¼ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground […]

 
PENNE PASTA WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE – October 17 – National Pasta Day and National Vegetarian Month

PENNE PASTA WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE – October 17 – National Pasta Day and National Vegetarian Month

INGREDIENTS: 2 medium potatoes, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ounces green beans 1 tablespoons Salt 1 small red onion 1 pound dried penne 2 cloves garlic minced ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup minced parsley Black pepper Fresh grated Parmesan cheese Instructions: Dice the […]

 
CHICKEN PARMESAN – October 13 – National Pasta Month

CHICKEN PARMESAN – October 13 – National Pasta Month

Serves 4 Ingredients: Plastic wrap or parchment paper 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves Salt Black pepper 1 cup flour 2 large eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese ¼ cup olive oil 4 cups marinara sauce 4 slices provolone cheese 6-8 ounces […]