Tag Archives: Pasta

Easy Stovetop Macaroni, Peas, Bacon and Cheese a la Jamie Oliver

Currently cooking from In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite by Melissa Clark I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with mac and cheese. I love it because it is cheesy pasta. I hate it because I usually eat too much … Continue reading

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Chili Mac

Currently cooking out of Slow Cooker Revolution by America’s Test Kitchen This was my first taste of chili mac. I pretty much knew I’d like it because I like chili, and I like pasta. I wasn’t disappointed. However, after a week of … Continue reading

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Spaghetti with Seared Radicchio, Steak and Balsamic Sauce

Currently cooking out of The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman This recipe packs a punch, both from the radicchio and the balsamic vinegar. It comes together very quickly and has a bunch of different textures. However, I didn’t love … Continue reading

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Chicken and Spinach Farfalle

Currently cooking from The Best Simple Recipes from Cooks Illustrated I was having a bad day when I made this dish. Everything seemed to go wrong. I used too small of a pot to cook the pasta and went through … Continue reading

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Spicy Pasta and Sausage Bake

Currently cooking from The Best Simple Recipes from Cooks Illustrated I have officially started divorce proceedings against Bryan so I can marry this book. Wait, I was raised Mormon, so maybe I can marry them both. What? That only works … Continue reading

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Fettuccine with Corn and Tomatoes

Currently cooking from Tasty by Roy Finamore So far, this is my favorite recipe from Tasty. It was quick and delicious and takes advantage of all the wonderful summer produce that’s available. You start out by cutting the kernels off … Continue reading

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Wide Noodles with Meat Sauce and Basil Ricotta

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. This pasta dish was . . . okay. Nothing spectacular. It just needed something more. As in more flavor, more spice, more taste. If you are looking for the flavors of … Continue reading

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Penne with Cauliflower and Sage

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. The idea of using cauliflower in a pasta sauce is a new concept for me. When I think of cauliflower, I immediately think of roasting it, or eating it raw with … Continue reading

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Orzo with Parmesan and Peas

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. I don’t have a very large repertoire of side dishes, and I haven’t cooked with orzo before, so I was excited to try this recipe. If you aren’t familiar with orzo, … Continue reading

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