40 gemelli basil Recipes

tomatoes, coarsely chopped, cremini mushrooms, very large red onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups), extra virgin olive oil, divided, sherry wine vinegar, chicken, 4 1/2 to 5 lb cut into 8 pieces, excess fat trimmed, chopped fresh rosemary, divided, dry red wine, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, sliced basil, divided, drained capers, divided, gemelli pasta or 12 oz penne, freshly cooked

uncooked gemelli pasta, tuna, hard-cooked eggs , cut into fourths, tomato, coarsely chopped, ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped, sliced ripe olives, lettuce leaf, italian dressing, fresh basil leaf, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, finely chopped

coarse salt (i use sea salt), gemelli or other pasta (i used farfalle), extra virgin olive oil, red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice, zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice (i also added a summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice), green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces, corn kernels, cut from 1 ear , or defrosted (i used defrosted), freshly ground black pepper, baslamic vinegar, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, tomatoes , coarsely chopped - use whatever variety is fresh - i used grape, handful chopped fresh basil

sweet bulk sausage or 1 lb hot italian sausage, chopped onion, garlic cloves, finely chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, italian-style stewed tomatoes, half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups light cream, rotini pasta (corkscrew pasta) or 12 oz gemelli pasta (twisted ropes), snipped fresh basil, freshly ground romano cheese

butter, minced garlic cloves, evaporated skim milk, flour, skim milk, cream cheese, cubed, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, basil, dried, salt, fresh ground black pepper, dry pasta (i use barilla gemelli), bacon, raw (i use half of a 12 oz. package of oscar meyer center cut instead), boneless skinless chicken breasts, broccoli florets, brown button mushrooms, diced, diced onion, diced tomatoes, canned, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes (optional)

onion , cut into 1/4-inch slices, red and/or yellow cherry and/or pear tomatoes, halved, dried cavatappi or gemelli pasta, crushed red pepper (optional), sliced cooked ham , cut into strips, sliced basil, garlic-flavor olive oil or olive oil, arugula leaves (optional)

warm water, sun-dried tomato, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, reduced-fat cream cheese, chopped fresh basil, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, hot cooked gemelli pasta

olive oil, sweet onion, diced, garlic powder, italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, diced tomatoes , in juice with italian spices, low sodium chicken broth, cannellini, drained and rinsed (white kidney beans), chopped fresh basil, divided, dried oregano, dry crushed red pepper, shell pasta or 1 cup orecchiette or 1 1/2 cups fresh gemelli pasta, baby spinach leaves, grated pecorino romano cheese or 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, grated pecorino romano cheese

olive oil, divided, bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), cored, seeded, and thinly sliced, kosher salt , to taste, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, fresh thyme leaves, dried marjoram, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, chopped, sherry vinegar, capers, gemelli pasta, loosely packed spinach or arugula, washed and drained, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, crumbled chevre or feta

uncooked gemelli (short tube-shaped pasta) or farfalle (bow tie pasta), cannellini beans or other white beans, torn spinach, extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried basil, garlic clove, minced, salt, preshredded fresh parmesan cheese, freshly ground pepper

frozen spinach, lite silken tofu, extra firm, spike seasoning (or your favorite mixture ), nutritional yeast, garlic powder, vegetable stock powder, basil or 1/2 tsp italian herb seasoning, gemelli pasta or 8 oz other medium-sized pasta, cooked

warm water, sun-dried tomato sprinkles, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, less-fat cream cheese, chopped fresh basil, salt, coarsely ground black pepper, hot cooked gemelli pasta

cannellini beans, drained, pesto sauce, bacon, cubed, onions, chopped, gemelli pasta, olive oil, divided, basil, green beans, young, potatoes, peeled and diced, pine nuts, toasted, black pepper (to taste), tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips, parmesan cheese, salt (to taste)

wagon wheel macaroni or 1 lb shell pasta, ragu pizza sauce , double cheddar sauce, less salt corn kernels, drained, salsa, cumin, chopped cilantro, gemelli pasta or 1 lb rotelle pasta, baby spinach, rondele garlic & herb spreadable cheese, jarred sliced roasted peppers, penne, sweet onion, zucchini, fresh basil leaf, oil, vodka sauce

sharp cheddar cheese, crumbles, cream cheese, sugar, dried basil, salt (to taste), black pepper (to taste), olive oil, white wine vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, minced green onions, garlic cloves, pressed, gemelli pasta

olive oil, plus extra for garnish, garlic, thinly sliced, chopped tomatoes, sugar, kosher salt, gemelli pasta or other similar shape, fresh basil , chifonnade, for garnish, parmesan or grana padano cheese, grated or shaved, for garnish

dried great northern beans or 1 (16 oz) bag navy beans, smoked ham hocks or 2 -3 smoked pork shanks, procuitto ham (finely chopped ), chicken stock, olive oil, onion, chopped, carrots, diced, garlic cloves, minced, portabella mushroom, chopped, thyme, sage, oregano, basil, bay leaves, pasta (fusilli, gemelli, mini lasagna, rotelli)

freshly grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, fresh basil, stemmed, extra virgin olive oil, red potatoes, peeled , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, green beans, trimmed (or 12 oz. fresh fava beans, shelled and halved), gemelli pasta (or trenette, fettucine or linguine) or 14 oz fusilli (or trenette, fettucine or linguine), butter