Category Archives: Pasta and Rice

Here are recipes that use either pasta or rice.  Lots of tips and tricks with timetables and best practices.

Instant Pot Risotto with Mushrooms and Saffron

By arbpen | April 16, 2021 - 12:00 |April 30, 2022 Evening and Dinner, Instant Pot, Italian, Pasta and Rice, Sides

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Instant Pot Risotto will become your go-to method of making this creamy rice dish. No more standing and stirring for you! Continue reading →

Spaetzle or Spätzle – How to Make Homemade Spaetzle

By arbpen | March 5, 2021 - 12:00 |February 11, 2021 Pasta and Rice, Sides

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Learn how to make Spaetzle or Spätzle, a wonderful German pasta side dish that loves to be a bed for stew and other hearty dishes. Continue reading →

Making Fresh Ravioli in the KitchenAid Ravioli Maker

By arbpen | August 7, 2020 - 12:00 |April 16, 2022 Friday Food - Meatless, Lent, Meatless, Pasta and Rice, Vegetarian

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Making fresh ravioli is fun and delicious. Use the KitchenAid pasta and ravioli attachments and feel like you just stepped out of Italy. Continue reading →

Asian Noodles with Broccoli – Delicious Hot or Cold

By arbpen | July 17, 2020 - 12:00 |June 17, 2020 Asian, Pasta and Rice

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Asian Noodles with Broccoli are very easy to prepare, healthy, tasty with just about anything, and can be served hot or cold. Continue reading →

Buttermilk Bolognese Sauce

By arbpen | February 7, 2020 - 12:00 |May 24, 2020 Dutch Oven, Pasta and Rice, Sauces

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Buttermilk Bolognese sauce is a different and tasty take on the traditional sauce. The buttermilk makes the sauce richer and more flavorful. Continue reading →

Southern-Style Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

By arbpen | January 10, 2020 - 12:00 |October 13, 2021 Comfort Food, Pasta and Rice, Sides

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This Southern-style macaroni and cheese is rich with buttermilk, white cheddar, and a little spicy with pepper jack cheese. Continue reading →

The Month of Italian – Pasta al pomodoro con le vongole (clams)

By arbpen | June 7, 2019 - 12:00 |August 23, 2019 Evening and Dinner, Friday Food - Meatless, Italian, Pasta and Rice, Pescatarian

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Fresh tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes with and red wine sauteed with garlic and clams served over pasta Continue reading →

Penne Al’Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper

By arbpen | March 22, 2019 - 11:58 |April 19, 2020 Italian, Pasta and Rice

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Penne Al’Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper is hot and spicy, and quick to get together, perfect for a weeknight. Serve with salad and garlic bread. Continue reading →

Seefood and Bows (Seafood and Farfalle)

By arbpen | September 21, 2018 - 05:51 |December 20, 2020 Friday Food - Meatless, Lent, Pasta and Rice, Pescatarian, Salads

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Seefood and Bows (Seafood and Farfelle) is a seafood pasta salad with a light lemony dressing. Use whatever shellfish you like, make it your own. Continue reading →

Basil, Bacon and Tomato Pasta Sauce

By arbpen | April 23, 2016 - 20:59 |December 20, 2020 Evening and Dinner, Pasta and Rice, Vegetables

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This fresh basil, bacon and tomato pasta sauce is easy to make and you probably have everything in you need to make it now. Continue reading →