Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dry white wine (or water)1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 – ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper½ cup peanut butter1 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated ginger root1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound linguine,… Continue reading Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce

Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta

1 pound ground pork1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 teaspoons sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger root4 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons dark sesame oil2/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1 pound spaghetti1 cup thin-sliced scallions1 cup hot water Cook pork in oil, breaking up lumps, until no longer pink. Add 2 teaspoons sugar,… Continue reading Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta

Spinach and Orzo Pie

This recipe is my own, coming from the time when we had small children and needed tasty dishes that could be cooked without a fuss. It has some similarity to recipe of my mom’s called Spaghetti Pie. 2 beaten eggs3 cups cooked orzo pasta (8 ounces, dry)1 jar (15 ½ ounces) chunky pasta sauce1/3 cup… Continue reading Spinach and Orzo Pie

Spaghetti Pie (Mom)

Expert recipe. Expert writing down recipe quickly from friend or TV… Cook spaghetti (cooked al dente) mix with ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and egg, pepper, herbs, parsley – whatever (basil, oregano). In bottom of pie pan, spread out spaghetti mixture on top of a small amount of tomato sauce, make an indentation and line with mozzarella, fill… Continue reading Spaghetti Pie (Mom)

Chili Dog Chili (to make 2 full quarts)

“By KelBelAdded July 04, 2007 | Recipe #238646The method for making this chili is to boil the beef. Boiling the ground beef yields a smooth texture, perfect for chili dogs.” The first time I made this recipe, I doubled it, but everyone loved it so much that I did not have any extra to freeze,… Continue reading Chili Dog Chili (to make 2 full quarts)

Chili Dog Chili (food.com)

By KelBelAdded July 04, 2007 | Recipe #238646The method for making this chili is to boil the beef. Boiling the ground beef yields a smooth texture, perfect for chili dogs. 2 cups water1 lb ground beef1 medium onion, diced1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 ½ tablespoons chili powder¾ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground… Continue reading Chili Dog Chili (food.com)

Spaghetti with Ricotta Cheese, Roman Style

1 pound spaghetti½ pound ricotta cheese¼ pound sweet butter½ cup grated Parmesan cheesesalt and black pepper to taste Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water. In the meantime, place ricotta cheese and butter in skillet and simmer, stirring constantly, for 7 to 8 min. Drain spaghetti, combine with ricotta cheese mixture, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese… Continue reading Spaghetti with Ricotta Cheese, Roman Style

Lasagna (Barilla No Boil Noodles)

1 box (9 ounces) Barilla No-Boil Lasagna Noodles2 eggs15-ounce container ricotta4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (16 ounces, divided)½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound bulk Italian sausage or ground beef, browned and drained48 ounces marinara sauce (approximately 6 cups) Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 13" x 9" x 3" pan. Remove 16 Barilla lasagna sheets… Continue reading Lasagna (Barilla No Boil Noodles)

Quick Lasagna

1 pound ricotta3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella, divided½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce with meat9 lasagna noodles, uncooked Mix ricotta, half mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan together. Layer ¼ of the sauce, three noodles and one third of ricotta mixture in 13 x 9" baking dish. Repeat the layers twice,… Continue reading Quick Lasagna

Lasagna (Family Circle, May 1966)

This is a classic recipe where you have to boil your own noodles first. Texturewise, it comes out just like my grandma’s lasagna. I have typed the recipe exactly as I found it on the violet-bordered index card that came in May, 1966, bound between the glossy pages of Family Circle. “Always tops! Recipe makes… Continue reading Lasagna (Family Circle, May 1966)