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Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

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Prep Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil divided
  • 2 chicken breast halves cubed
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 10 oz frozen broccoli
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6 oz angel hair pasta
  • 2/3 c chicken broth
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese

Instructions

1

Cook chicken in 1T oil about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

2

Cook carrot 4 minutes in remaining 1 T oil.

3

Add broccoli and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer.

4

Cook pasta. Meanwhile, add broth, basil, and parmesan to the skillet. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 4 minutes.

5

Drain pasta; top with chicken mixture.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Lemon Fettuccine with Broccoli and Pancetta

Lemon Fettuccine with Broccoli and Pancetta

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Prep Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz pancetta or bacon
  • 5 1/2 c broccoli
  • 8 oz fettuccine
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 2 tsps lemon juice
  • 2 tsps fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 c parmesan cheese

Instructions

1

Cut pancetta or bacon into 1/3 inch cubes. Cook until almost crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain grease.

2

Cook broccoli about 3 minutes in boiling water. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon, then cook the fettuccine in the same water.

3

Drain the pasta; return it to the pot, and add the butter, olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme. Add bacon, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese.

4

Toss to blend. Season with pepper.

Main Dish/ Pasta

German Meatballs with Spaetzle

German Meatballs with Spaetzle

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Prep Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 c milk
  • 1/4 c dry bread crumbs
  • fresh parsley
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 oz can mushrooms
  • 1/2 c onion
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 c & 2 t flour
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds

Instructions

1

Combine 1 slightly beaten egg, ¼ c milk, bread crumbs, 1 T parsley, ½ tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add ground beef and shape into 1 ½-inch meatballs (about 24). Brown, then add broth, mushrooms, and onion; simmer covered 20 min.

2

Combine sour cream, 2 T flour, and caraway seeds. Stir into broth and cook and stir until thickened; cook 1 min longer.

3

Combine 2 c flour and 1 tsp salt. Add 2 eggs and 1 c milk and beat well. Allow it to rest 5-10 min.

4

Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Add spaetzle batter as for soup dumplings. Cook and stir 5 min. Drain and sprinkle with snipped parsley.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli

Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells and/or 12 ounces fresh or frozen scallops
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup thinly bias-sliced carrot
  • 1 small onion, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice or 8 ounces packaged dried vermicelli or fusilli, cooked and drained
  • ¼ cup cashews or sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1

Thaw shrimp or scallops, if frozen. If using shrimp, peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact . If using scallops, cut any large scallops in half. Rinse shrimp or scallops; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. In a small bowl combine water, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and sugar; set aside.

2

Heat oil in a wok or a12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Cook and stir garlic in the hot oil for 15 seconds. Add broccoli, carrot, and onion. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from wok with slotted spoon. Stir soy sauce mixture. Add to wok; cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add shrimp or scallops; cook about 3 minutes or until shrimp or scallops are opaque. Stir in vegetables; heat through. Serve with rice or pasta and sprinkle with cashews.

Notes

Source: https://www.bhg.com/recipe/seafood/stir-fried-shrimp-and-broccoli/

Main Dish/ Pasta/ Salad/ Sides

Pasta with Peas and Asparagus

Pasta with Peas and Asparagus

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Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 T butter
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/4 lb sliced green onions
  • 1 T minced shallots
  • 1/4 c white wine
  • 1/4 c chicken broth
  • 3/4 lb asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 c peas
  • 1/2 lb campanelle or medium shell-shaped pasta
  • 3 oz sliced lettuce
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan
  • 1/4 c fresh parsley
  • 2 oz bacon cooked and chopped

Instructions

1

Sprinkle onions and shallot with salt and pepper and saute in butter and oil for eight minutes. Add wine and simmer three minutes. Add broth and simmer.

2

Boil asparagus for two to four minutes. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and cook the peas in the same water about two minutes. Remove peas and cook pasta in the same water, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid when pasta is done.

3

Add lettuce to onion mixture and stir just until wilted, about one minute. Add asparagus and peas and heat through.

4

Add pasta, parmesan, and parsley. Toss, adding reserved liquid if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl, top with bacon, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with additional parmesan.

Main Dish/ Pasta/ Salad/ Sides

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Shrimp Pasta Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz small pasta shells
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 green onions; chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley; minced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.

2

In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, peas, green onions and parsley. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz fettuccine
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 piece (4 oz) chicken breasts

Instructions

1

Melt together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, butter, white pepper, and garlic powder. Cook fettuccine noodles and toss with oil.

2

Grill the chicken breasts. To serve, top the noodles with the chicken, pour sauce over them, and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Italian Spaghetti

Italian Spaghetti

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1 c onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 c water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3/4 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • spaghetti noodles

Instructions

1

Brown hamburger with onion and garlic.

2

Add remaining ingredients except noodles. Cover and simmer for one hour.

3

Cook spaghetti noodles and serve with sauce.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Three Cheese Manicotti

Three Cheese Manicotti

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Serves: 7 Prep Time: 1 hour Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c onion; chopped
  • 1 clove garlic; minced
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 pint tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 7 manicotti
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 c mozzarella; shredded
  • 1 1/2 c ricotta
  • 1/2 c parmesan
  • 1/4 c fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

1

Cook onion and garlic in oil until tender but not browned.

2

Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

3

Cook manicotti and rinse with cold water.

4

Stir together eggs, half the mozzarella, the other cheeses, parsley, oregano, and pepper.

5

Pour half of the tomato sauce into an 8x11inch pan. Fill manicotti with the cheese and arrange them in the pan. Pour the remaining sauce over the manicotti and sprinkle the remaining 1 c mozzarella on top.

6

Chill up to 24 hours before baking, or bake right away. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Main Dish/ Pasta

French Beef au Gratin

French Beef au Gratin

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Prep Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c butter
  • 2 c onion thinly sliced
  • 1 lb beef tenderloin or sirloin
  • 3 T flour
  • 1 T brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 c beef broth
  • 6 oz fettuccine cooked
  • 1 c mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 c parmesan cheese

Instructions

1

Saute onion in butter 15-20 minutes until caramelized. Remove.

2

Cube beef and brown it on all sides.

3

Return onions to the pan. Mix flour, sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add and stir 1 minute. Gradually add broth; simmer 10 minutes.

4

Ladle over fettuccine in an ovenproof casserole. Mix cheeses and sprinkle on top. Broil 5 minutes.