This is a great, hearty soup, and not a character in The Godfather (I can make that joke, I’m Italian). The Frugal Gourmet complimented this recipe with one of his favorite phrases, “This is peasant food!” You see, out of necessity, peasants used all kinds of simple and cheap ingredients, to make nourishing food for… Continue reading Rich Minestrone (The Frugal Gourmet)
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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)
Lemony Herb Pasta
1 container (15 ounces) part skim ricotta cheese5 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest¼ cup grated cheese1/3 cup chopped parsley1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 pound penne pasta1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a… Continue reading Lemony Herb Pasta
Pasta with Peas and Ham
We made this for the first time the other night, all because of my blogging these recipes. I used extra virgin olive oil and a ham slice in it. We all liked it, with one criticism, that the taste of the olive oil clashed with the taste of the ham. My advice is to either… Continue reading Pasta with Peas and Ham
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