Pasta Recipes


4
Feb 12

Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. pasta shells or pasta of your choice
1 c. each (bite size pieces) broccoli, celery, cauliflower, peas, shredded carrots
1/2 c. each of chopped green pepper, tomatoes & green onion slices
2 c. meat (your choice) ham, chicken, turkey, tuna (cubed) or crab, just one variety
1 c. cubed American cheese

DRESSING:

1 c. Miracle Whip
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 c. Henri’s creamy Italian dressing
Half and half for thinning to make right consistency

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to directions. Cool and add vegetables and meat and cheese, add the dressing, toss lightly and chill several hours. Serve on a lettuce bed.
When using frozen peas, bring just to a boil then drain and cool.


2
Feb 12

Honey Mustard Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

1 (12 oz.) pkg. Rotelle pasta
4 oz. honey mustard salad dressing
4 heaping tbsp. Miracle Whip
1 chopped cucumber
1 bunch chopped green onion
1 diced tomato
1 pkg. lobster delight or (artificial) crabmeat

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta, allow to cool. In bowl, combine Miracle Whip and honey mustard salad dressing. In separate bowl, mix all other ingredients. Add dressing mixture to other ingredients. For best results, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.


31
Jan 12

Beef and Parmesan Pasta

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 can beef broth -(14 1/2 oz. can)
15 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes
2 cup uncooked farfalle
2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4″ pieces.
Remove beef with slotted spoon; pour off drippings.
In same skillet, add broth, tomatoes and pasta, pushing pasta into liquid. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered 15 minutes stirring frequently.
Add zucchini; continue cooking 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Return beef to skillet and stir in 1/2 cup cheese; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.