These are jumbo shells stuffed with ground beef, carrots, onions, and spinach then topped with tomato mornay. Enjoy it with a big green salad and red wine.
Pasta and Rice
Here are recipes that use either pasta or rice. Lots of tips and tricks with timetables and best practices.
Lasagna with Béchamel and Sausage
The sauce is from Joseph “Joe Dogs” Iannuzzi’s Mafia Cookbook. Even though the recipe for this Lasagna with Béchamel has been tweaked to reduce fat and calories, you would never know from the taste. Enjoy this with a salad and a glass of red wine.
Instant Pot Risotto with Mushrooms and Saffron
Instant Pot Risotto will become your go-to method of making this creamy rice dish. No more standing and stirring for you!
Spaetzle or Spätzle – How to Make Homemade Spaetzle
Spaetzle or Spätzle is a German pasta dish that goes very well with heavy stews and other heavy sauces. They feel like little, buttery pillows in your mouth.
Making Fresh Ravioli in the KitchenAid Ravioli Maker
Fresh ravioli is so wonderful to have. You can stuff it with your favorite stuffing. It can be as simple as ricotta or as high-couture as truffles and caviar. Did you know that you can make ravioli using your KitchenAid mixer and a couple of attachments? Let me explain.
Asian Noodles with Broccoli – Delicious Hot or Cold
We love these Asian Noodles with Chinese food, but they are really good with other foods as well. You can have them hot in the winter and cold in the summer. Very versatile and tasty. They are lightly dressed so their flavor is not overwhelming.
Buttermilk Bolognese Sauce
Buttermilk Bolognese sauce is a different and tasty take on the traditional sauce. The buttermilk makes the sauce richer and more flavorful.
Southern-Style Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
Southern-style spicy macaroni and cheese – it has white cheddar, spicy from pepper jack cheese, and a little tang from the buttermilk. An egg forms a lovely custard suspending the pasta and cheese together. It’s very cheesy and rich, so it’s perfect for a holiday or other celebration.
The Month of Italian – Pasta al pomodoro con le vongole (clams)
You will really like this. It’s so easy to make, quick and even people who don’t like fish will like this. What makes this recipe really pop is having both fresh tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. You can use whatever pasta you prefer.
Penne Al’Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper
This was one of those dishes that was supposed to be something else. Wednesday is officially Experiment Night. My mother and used to reserve Saturday for that, but for my schedule, Wednesday is better. When I reread the recipe for what it was supposed to be, I realized that it was missing something I wanted – meat. I had a made some quick adjustments and came up with something we really liked. It’s hot and spicy, and quick to get together, perfect for a weeknight.