Oven-Baked Chicken Parmigiana

4 (about 1 ¼ pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 egg, slightly beaten¾ cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 jar (26 – 28 ounce) pasta sauce, such as Ragu™ Old World StyleOR, (much better)a similar volume of Grandma’s Marinara Sauce 1 cup (about 4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese Cooked spaghetti Preheat oven to 400°. Dip… Continue reading Oven-Baked Chicken Parmigiana

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

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

Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas

Along with the “other ideas”, is not one, but 4 recipes, all consisting of a sauce that goes on to cooked spaghetti. For the sake of simplicity, I have split the others off into three separate posts:Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato SauceLinguine with Spinach PestoSpaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This one might be my favorite… Continue reading Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas

Spaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients:1 container (15 ounces) of ricotta cheese1 jar (7 ounces) roasted peppers, drained3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper. 1 pound spaghetti, hot and freshly cooked In blender or food processor, process… Continue reading Spaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients: 1 cup diced ripe tomato4 ounces cubed mozzarella cheese½ cup diced green Bell pepper¼ cup olive oil½ teaspoon oregano 1 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked and hot Mix sauce ingredients together in a large serving bowl; set… Continue reading Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Cincinnati 5-Way Chili

I never lived in Cincinnati. I knew nothing about this dish until I moved to Oklahoma. It’s also not native to Oklahoma, but that is the place where I discovered a fast-food restaurant that specialized in 5-way chili. I loved that chili mountain on a plate, from the base camp of spaghetti, through the levels… Continue reading Cincinnati 5-Way Chili

Hearty Meatless Sauce

The soy crumbles are meant to substitute for 12 ounces of browned ground beef. Different people have differing attitudes about how well they do that job. MorningStar Farms, Boca Burger, and Gimme Lean are companies I know of that make them. 1 large green pepper, finely chopped1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 cans (28… Continue reading Hearty Meatless Sauce