33 pasta bits Recipes

pasta (cooked al dente according to package saving water), olive oil (1/2 part butter or bacon fat can be used), onion, diced, chopped swiss chard or 2 cups spinach, chopped, sliced swiss chard, stems, basil leaves, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, serrano chili, minced (pepper flakes to taste is a tatsy sub), grated pecorino romano cheese, fresh cracked black pepper, eggs , freshest is best and room temperature, bacon bits, oven cooked with black pepper and brown sugar (optional)

uncooked shell pasta, peeled baby carrots, shredded or 1 large regular carrot, frozen peas, thawed, mayonnaise, more if desired (but not miracle whip), hidden valley ranch dressing mix, bacon bits (i use hormel real bits or pieces), onion powder

butternut squash, peeled and cubed, olive oil, salt and pepper, butter, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, dried sage (you can use a bit more of fresh), flour, milk, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, cheese, shredded (sharp cheddar, fontina, mozzarella), parmesan cheese, grated, ricotta cheese, pasta (rotini or elbows), breadcrumbs

red onions (finely chopped ), garlic cloves (minced ), bay leaves, basil, oregano (both basil and rubbed with fingers to release the oil), salt, fresh ground pepper, tomato paste (a small can), red wine, tomatoes (broken up a bit with a knife), chopped tomatoes, sugar

dried noodles or 8 oz pasta, of choice, white cheese sauce (like ragu three cheese sauce, or any other brand), pre-made meatballs (you can buy them at wal-mart or or your favorite grocery store -), salt (i use garlic and seasoned plus a bit of dried parsley) or 1/4 tsp seasoning , plus whatever you like (i use garlic and seasoned plus a bit of dried parsley)

ground beef or poultry, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, a bit of wine, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, pasta sauce, shredded romano cheese, pasta - cooked per directions , al dente

cavatappi pasta (you can also use a small ridged elbow macaroni or a mini penne), butter, flour, heavy cream, half-and-half (you could also use milk), fontina cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), gruyere, grated (about 1 cup), parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup, 1/2 for the sauce, 1/2 cup for the topping), shallot, grated, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper (you can use a bit more if you like), salt, pepper, ritz cracker (fine chopped ), butter, paprika, parmesan cheese , from above

water (may need to use a bit more), flour, eggs, salt, vegetable oil (for frying ), ricotta cheese, grated mozzarella cheese , packed, grated parmesan cheese, fresh garlic (no more than 1 teaspoon, otherwise it will be too overpowering!), egg, fresh finely chopped parsley (or use 2 tsp dried parsley), salt and black pepper, favorite pasta sauce, grated mozzarella cheese (for topping )

broiler-fryer chickens (whatever s on sale!) or 8 chicken parts (whatever s on sale!), cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken stock , from cooked meat or 2 cups canned chicken broth, grated colby cheese, sliced mushrooms, butter, for sauteing, minced garlic, spaghetti or 1 (16 oz) package angel hair pasta, salt and pepper, garlic salt (about 4 tbsp. is what i use), paprika (garnish ) (optional), parsley (garnish ) (optional), bacon bits (garnish ) (optional), sour cream (garnish ) (optional)

bacon - just 3 if you re reducing the fat, or using less heat, sized sweet onion, diced, minced garlic, nutmeg, freshly grated, crushed red pepper , ground if possible, chicken broth , preferably home-made with bits of chicken included, dried smoked ancho pepper or 1 tsp. smoked paprika, cannellini beans (15 oz.), drained & rinsed, parmesan cheese rind, swiss chard, ditalini pasta (or other small shape ), fresh basil leaves , torn, fresh sage leaves, chopped

water (may need to use a bit more), flour, eggs, salt, olive oil (approx., for frying ), ricotta cheese, neufchatel cheese (softened ), parmesan asiago and romano cheese blend (grated), mozzarella cheese (grated ), minced garlic cloves, eggs, fresh flat-leaf italian parsley (finely chopped ), fresh basil (finely chopped ), ground nutmeg, oregano (finely chopped or ground ), onion powder, chives (finely chopped ), salt, ground black pepper, own tomato and basil pasta sauce, olive oil flavored cooking spray, mozzarella cheese (grated )