Pasta

Roasted Puttanesca Pasta

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In trying to create a crowd-pleasing pasta that serves many and could work as a warm dish and cold pasta salad, I came up with this recipe, Roasted Puttanesca Pasta. Puttanesca sauce is typically a zesty blend of tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, and spices in an olive oil base. However, much like the Caesar [...]

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Orso with Caramelized Onions

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Orso, also known as riso and Rosa Marina is a rice shaped pasta. I prefer the lighter, smoother texture of orso to rice with most dishes. And, this recipe is great for dinner parties as you can make it ahead of time, keep covered in the fridge, and then microwave it just before serving. 3 tablespoons butter [...]

April 26, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Seafood and Artichoke White Lasagna

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Everyone seems to know an Italian pal who has procured Grandma’s heirloom lasagna recipe. Making this traditional and time-consuming dish is a great way to introduce children to the kitchen. After you cook and prepare the ingredients, let the little fingers build the lasagna as you supervise with your glass of Chianti. Once assembled, lasagna [...]

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