INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. dry cannellini, navy beans or baby lima beans
1/4 lb pancetta or lean salt pork, finely diced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks with leaves, thinly sliced
2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley, stems removed and minced
1/2 lb salami, sopressato, pepperoni or prosciutto, cubed
6 garlic cloves, mashed
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon oregano flakes, or to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon basil flakes, or to taste
1 16 oz can crushed or whole Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 cup …

INGREDIENTS:
4 ounces pasta, uncooked
8 ounces crab surimi seafood chunks
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped peppers
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
DIRECTIONS:
Cook pasta according to package directions in large saucepan. Drain.
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Stir together dressing ingredients. Toss with crab mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Can be made a day ahead. 4 servings.
Category: Salads
Serving Size: 4

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. ziti, penne, or other pasta, cooked
Pesto Sauce:
2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup walnut or pine nuts (optional)
4-6 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3-4 anchovies, blended (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
dash of black pepper
salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place the olive oil into a small saucepan add the garlic, red pepper, grated imported Parmesan cheese and herbs and spices. Crush the anchovies into the oil until blended. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat.
Pour this mixture over …