cheater baked ziti

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
• 1 pound bulk hot italian sausage
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded italian cheese blend

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. stir in the ziti, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 12 minutes. drain well.
• while the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage. cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. drain and discard any excess grease. stir in the pasta, spaghetti sauce, and alfredo sauce. transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, and top with the italian cheese blend.
• bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups milk
• 6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. stir in parmesan and pepper. remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. toss with hot pasta to serve.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

spaghetti squash i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion in oil until tender. add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. serve warm.

chef john's meatless meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ounce very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, packed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook and stir until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. stir butter into mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• stir onion into mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and stir garlic into mushroom mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
• mix oats into mushroom mixture until thoroughly combined. gently stir 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese into mixture. add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 egg; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. mix together with a fork until crumbly. stir in remaining 1 egg. mixture should hold together when pressed.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. for best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• form mixture into small meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop. roll meatballs lightly between your hands until smooth, if desired; arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• bring pasta sauce to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to low. gently stir meatballs into sauce until coated. simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese and 1 tablespoon parsley.

portuguese chicken soup ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 whole bone-in chicken breast, with skin
• 1 onion, cut into thin wedges
• 4 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 sprig fresh mint
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1/3 cup thin egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Recipe

• in a large saucepan, simmer chicken breast in stock with the onion, parsley, lemon zest, and mint sprig until done, about 35 minutes.
• remove the breast, cool, then strip off the meat and cut into a julienne.
• strain the broth, return to the pot, and bring to a boil. add pasta and chopped mint. season to taste with salt and white pepper. heat until the pasta is cooked al dente.
• remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chicken julienne. ladle into soup plates and top with lemon slice and mint leaf.

lobster pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large (2 pound) fresh lobster
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• bring a large pot of water to a boil. add the lobster and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until bright red.
• as soon as the lobster starts cooking, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the onion and 3 cloves of garlic. cook and stir just to release the liquid. do not let them brown.
• when the lobster comes out of the pot, place it on a cutting board and use a big knife to cut it in half lengthwise. place the halves meaty side down into the skillet with the onion and garlic. cook for about 3 minutes.
• bring another pot of water to a boil and season with a little salt. add the spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. if you want to save time and a pot, you could boil the pasta in the lobster water since it is already boiling, just add salt.
• add the tomatoes to the skillet and turn the heat up to high to bring to a boil. add the olive oil, salt, pepper and cinnamon. cook, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes. slowly pour in the cream, stirring constantly. the sauce will become a nice pink color. turn the heat down to medium-low. keep warm, stirring occasionally until the pasta is done.
• drain the spaghetti and place on a large serving plate. stir in the remaining butter and garlic. pour the tomato sauce over the spaghetti and arrange the two lobster halves in the center. sprinkle all over with parsley and serve.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

tomato basil spaghettini

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghettini
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
• 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a blender or food processor, blend the diced tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and pepper just until chunky.
• in a bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta and tomato mixture. sprinkle lemon juice over the pasta and top with goat cheese just before serving.

salmon pasta pomodoro

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place onion and garlic in the skillet in an even layer then lay salmon fillets on top. place a lid on the skillet and cook the salmon until it flakes easily and the onions are tender. flake all of the salmon. season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat to medium. toss the spaghetti, tomatoes, and basil with the salmon and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. stir in some of the pasta water if the pasta becomes dry.

spaghetti squash i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion in oil until tender. add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. serve warm.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, mix the oregano, salt, and pepper. rub the mixture into chicken. melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. place chicken in a slow cooker.
• in the same skillet, mix the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon. bring the mixture to boil. pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
• cover, and cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours. add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chef john's meatless meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ounce very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, packed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook and stir until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. stir butter into mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• stir onion into mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and stir garlic into mushroom mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
• mix oats into mushroom mixture until thoroughly combined. gently stir 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese into mixture. add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 egg; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. mix together with a fork until crumbly. stir in remaining 1 egg. mixture should hold together when pressed.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. for best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• form mixture into small meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop. roll meatballs lightly between your hands until smooth, if desired; arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• bring pasta sauce to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to low. gently stir meatballs into sauce until coated. simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese and 1 tablespoon parsley.

spaghetti squash i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion in oil until tender. add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. serve warm.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups milk
• 6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. stir in parmesan and pepper. remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. toss with hot pasta to serve.

spaghetti squash i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion in oil until tender. add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. serve warm.

chef john's meatless meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ounce very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, packed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook and stir until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. stir butter into mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• stir onion into mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and stir garlic into mushroom mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
• mix oats into mushroom mixture until thoroughly combined. gently stir 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese into mixture. add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 egg; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. mix together with a fork until crumbly. stir in remaining 1 egg. mixture should hold together when pressed.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. for best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• form mixture into small meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop. roll meatballs lightly between your hands until smooth, if desired; arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• bring pasta sauce to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to low. gently stir meatballs into sauce until coated. simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese and 1 tablespoon parsley.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups milk
• 6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. stir in parmesan and pepper. remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. toss with hot pasta to serve.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

mushroom orzo

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 8 pearl onions
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup white
• garlic powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.
• pour water and into the skillet, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low. season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. stir in the parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

spaghetti squash i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion in oil until tender. add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. serve warm.

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, mix the oregano, salt, and pepper. rub the mixture into chicken. melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. place chicken in a slow cooker.
• in the same skillet, mix the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon. bring the mixture to boil. pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
• cover, and cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours. add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

spaghetti squash i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion in oil until tender. add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. serve warm.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups milk
• 6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. stir in parmesan and pepper. remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. toss with hot pasta to serve.

turos csusza (pasta with cottage cheese)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
• 3 1/2 slices smoked bacon
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.
• cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside.
• place the drained noodles in a large baking dish. stir the sour cream into the noodles. spoon the cottage cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture. sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top; season with salt.
• bake in preheated oven until the cottage cheese softens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

chef john's meatless meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ounce very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, packed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook and stir until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. stir butter into mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• stir onion into mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and stir garlic into mushroom mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
• mix oats into mushroom mixture until thoroughly combined. gently stir 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese into mixture. add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 egg; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. mix together with a fork until crumbly. stir in remaining 1 egg. mixture should hold together when pressed.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. for best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• form mixture into small meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop. roll meatballs lightly between your hands until smooth, if desired; arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• bring pasta sauce to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to low. gently stir meatballs into sauce until coated. simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese and 1 tablespoon parsley.

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, mix the oregano, salt, and pepper. rub the mixture into chicken. melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. place chicken in a slow cooker.
• in the same skillet, mix the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon. bring the mixture to boil. pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
• cover, and cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours. add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

turos csusza (pasta with cottage cheese)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
• 3 1/2 slices smoked bacon
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.
• cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside.
• place the drained noodles in a large baking dish. stir the sour cream into the noodles. spoon the cottage cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture. sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top; season with salt.
• bake in preheated oven until the cottage cheese softens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Polish Noodles (cottage Cheese And Noodles)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir onion in melted butter until softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. drain and return to the pot.
• stir butter and onion mixture, cottage cheese, sour cream, sea salt, and black pepper into the noodles. place the pot over medium heat; cook and stir until heated through and warm, 5 to 8 minutes.

Easy Pasta Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 2 cups rotini pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large skillet, brown the chicken in oil over medium low heat until cooked through and juices run clear. remove chicken from skillet and set aside. add the soup, water and vegetables. heat to a boil.
• add uncooked pasta to soup mixture in skillet (the pasta cooks right in the soup!). stir all together and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often. add cooked chicken and cook another 5 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring often.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

bow tie pasta with broccoli, garlic, and lemon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. be very careful not to burn garlic. stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
• meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. about 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. drain.
• toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Artichoke & Spinach Dip Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) container alfredo-style pasta sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place garlic in a small baking dish. bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. remove from heat. when cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins.
• in an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, alfredo-style pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. serve warm.

Kasha And Bowties (kasha Varnishkas)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3/4 cup kasha (toasted buckwheat groats)
• 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie-shaped egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil with the kasha. reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• bring pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
• pour the oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir the onions in the oil until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. stir the drained pasta and kasha into the onions, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

olive and feta pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 small zucchini, sliced
• dried oregano to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 black olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 2 minutes. mix in mushrooms and zucchini. season with oregano, salt, and pepper. stir in olives, and cook until heated through. place pasta in the skillet, toss to coat, and continue cooking about 2 minutes. top with feta cheese to serve.

Fettuccine Alfredo With Ham

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 ounces diced cooked ham
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. stir in ham and cook 1 minute. stir in cream and heat through. stir in parmesan and cook until thick and smooth. toss with cooked pasta.

Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups milk
• 6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. stir in parmesan and pepper. remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. toss with hot pasta to serve.

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. remove chicken to paper towels.
• pour chicken broth into the skillet. then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
• stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. let sit about 5 minutes. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

pizza muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and diced
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, basil, oregano and sugar into large bowl; stir until well blended. mix in tomatoes, 1.5 cups of cheese and onions. in another bowl beat egg, whisk in buttermilk and stir until combined. spoon batter into muffin tins until half full. sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top of muffins.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the muffin comes out clean.

spaghetti squash i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion in oil until tender. add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. serve warm.

chef john's meatless meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ounce very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, packed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook and stir until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. stir butter into mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• stir onion into mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and stir garlic into mushroom mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
• mix oats into mushroom mixture until thoroughly combined. gently stir 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese into mixture. add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 egg; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. mix together with a fork until crumbly. stir in remaining 1 egg. mixture should hold together when pressed.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. for best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• form mixture into small meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop. roll meatballs lightly between your hands until smooth, if desired; arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• bring pasta sauce to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to low. gently stir meatballs into sauce until coated. simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese and 1 tablespoon parsley.