36 half rigatoni Recipes

pasta, shapes (bowties, rotini, rigatoni, whatever you have on hand), olive oil, zucchini , sliced in thin half-moons (1 green, 1 yellow if you like things pretty!), mushrooms, sliced, carrot, finely diced, baby spinach, sliced, pasta sauce, grated parmesan cheese, half-and-half (or heavy cream or fat free half and half), shredded mozzarella cheese (divided )

olive oil, onion, diced, crushed tomatoes (or other canned tomatoes, pureed in a food processor), dried oregano, fresh basil leaves, sliced or 1/4 tsp dried basil leaves, salt, black pepper, fresh white mushrooms, sliced , about 3 cups, crushed red pepper flakes, tomato paste, vodka, nonfat milk or 1 cup fat-free half-and-half, whole wheat penne or 3/4 lb whole wheat rigatoni, dry parmesan cheese, fresh basil, sliced, to garnish

extra virgin olive oil, sweet italian sausage link (out of the casing), garlic, chopped, onion, finely chopped, fresh bay leaves or 1 fresh dried bay leaf, fresh sage , chiffonade, dry white wine, chicken stock, canned pumpkin, heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper, penne (with ridges) or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente (with ridges), grated parmesan cheese

tri color pasta (rigatoni type), snow peas (blanched ), onion (diced ), pepper (red bell diced), celery (diced ), tomato (grape, cut in half), carrot chopped, herb and garlic dressing mix (good seasons -mix as directed on package)

penne or 12 oz rigatoni pasta, fresh broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic, minced, pesto sauce, diced tomatoes, undrained, grated parmesan cheese, more to taste, boneless chicken breast half, cooked and chopped, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, ground black pepper, fresh basil, chopped for garnish

scallions, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, butter, vodka, half-and-half, tomato sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese, basil, garlic powder

garlic cloves, minced, shallot, minced, extra virgin olive oil, dry white wine, nofat chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stem and finely chopped, ground nutmeg (a pinch), salt, pepper, chicken tenders , each cut in half across, balsamic vinegar, coarse salt, extra virgin olive oil, penne rigate , cooked al dente, grated parmigiano or romano cheese

heavy cream, half-and-half, half-and-half, white cheddar cheese, shredded, cornstarch, kosher salt, cavatappi pasta or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, lobster meat, cooked and cut into small pieces

smooth rigatoni pasta, half-and-half, milk, butter, salt, butter, grated parmesan cheese

cooked chicken (poached, grilled , rotisserie, doesn tsp matter, just cooked), pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, use your favorite, just not spaghett), green seedless grape, washed and cut in half, red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise (i use hellman s light ), cashew halves, and pieces (i buy planter s salted), milk (optional, also may want to add more depending on how long the salad has been in the refrigerator)

many supermarkets sell meat specifically labeled for braciole. if yours does not, the butcher should be able to cut it for you. steaks that measure 5 inches across by 7 inches long are ideal. this recipe makes enough extra sauce to coat 1 lb of pasta. we like to serve braciole with a hearty pasta shape, such as ziti or rigatoni., braciole, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 tsp), raisins, pine nuts , toasted in a dry skillet until fragrant, fresh parsley leaves , minced, fresh basil leaves , minced, pecorino romano cheese , grated, steaks , cut from the widest part of a top round roast, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb total), extra-virgin olive oil, salt and ground black pepper, provolone cheese , cut in half (optional), simple tomato sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, onion , minced, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), red pepper flakes, dry red wine, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, fresh basil leaves , minced, salt and ground black pepper

ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced, garlic, minced or pressed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste,plus, salt , for pasta water, olive oil , to taste, balsamic vinegar , to taste (optional), chopped fresh chives, fresh basil or 1 tbsp fresh mint, slivered or chopped, feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup), pasta (fusilli, rigatoni, farfalle or penne), green beans, trimmed and broken in half

olive oil, hot italian sausage, removed from casing, garlic, thickly sliced, tomatoes, cut in half, shallots, diced with greens, broccoli, cut into florets,stems peeled, asparagus , peeled from 1 inch below the tips if the spears are large,cut into 1 inch pieces, fresh sliced mushrooms, red bell pepper, sliced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh diced basil, fresh oregano, white wine, red pepper flakes, chicken stock, rigatoni pasta or 1 package penne pasta, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or 3 tbsp parmigiano-reggiano cheese

extra virgin olive oil, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, zucchini , quartered lengthwise, then sliced about 1/4 inch thick, fresh parsley, chopped (or use half fresh basil), vegetable bouillon cube, crushed (rosetta prefers knorr brand. i use 1 tsp of better-than-bouillon), pecorino cheese or 2 tbsp parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for passing, fresh ground black pepper, rigatoni pasta (or penne or other type of short pasta), pecorino cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated