It’s another one of those recipes that came from the Purdue company when they were introducing their own Ground Turkey to the supermarkets, like the another recipe found on this blog: “Turkey-Cheddar Bake”. And like that one, it has helpfully included in it suggestion for a side dish and for dessert. (Serves 4) 1 package… Continue reading Southwestern Lasagna (Perdue)
Tag: Pasta Dishes
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 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
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)
Bowties with Chickpeas and Tomato Sauce
There is one disagreement in our household concerning this. The majority of adults here find raisins in tomato sauce to be interesting and innovative. Other members of the family did not think it a good idea and they were not charmed after sampling it. 1 pound tricolor bowtie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, sliced1… Continue reading Bowties with Chickpeas and Tomato Sauce
Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese
½ pound elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour½ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper2 cups milk1 cup grated sharp cheddar1 cup cooked shrimpor1 cup canned tuna Preheat oven to 400 °. Grease a casserole dish; set aside. Cook elbow macaroni until it is al dente. Drain it, and place in a large mixing bowl; set aside.… Continue reading Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)
We came back from Oklahoma with a recipe that appeared in the monthly mailing from PSO, the local power company. It was one of those meals that will help you keep your electric bill lower because you eat it cold when it’s hot outside. Now I admit that’s a lot of mayonnaise in the recipe,… Continue reading Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)
Recipes out of the Blond Box 