86 pasta little Recipes

head of cauliflower (28 to 30 oz), trimmed, cut into 1-inch florets, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or medium-size shell pasta, cubes crusty country-style bread, zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 3 cups), garlic cloves, chopped, anchovy fillets, finely chopped, chopped fresh italian parsley, divided, freshly grated parmesan cheese plus additional for serving, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

minced onion, minced celery, minced carrot, butter or 1/4 cup olive oil (i used a little light margarine, but olive oil is fine), italian-style diced tomatoes, garbanzo beans, drained, light kidney beans, drained, dark red kidney beans, drained, green beans, drained, sliced carrot, chopped onion, sliced celery, chopped bell pepper, vegetable broth (i used vegetable base with water), dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, soy sauce, pasta (i used 3 cups whole wheat ), fresh ground black pepper, to top

penne pasta , this is a little over a lb, carrots, diced, butter, zucchini, diced, onion, diced, peas, salt, pepper, curry powder, cream , 3/4 cup

applewood-smoked bacon slices, diced, leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch pieces, orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or small shells, eggs, room temperature, freshly grated parmesan cheese plus additional for serving, chopped fresh italian parsley

orecchiette (little ears pasta), dry white wine, lemon lemons , rind of, cream, juice from 1 lemon, milk (if required), grated provolone cheese, sage leaves, salt and pepper

flank steak , thinly sliced crosswise (to make slicing earier, partially freeze the meat before slicing), chopped fresh garlic (or to taste), chopped fresh ginger, sesame oil, hot pepper flakes (i add in about 1/2 tsp or a little more), onion, sliced, mushroom (to taste), red bell pepper, thinly sliced, chicken broth (preferably low-sodium ), hoisin sauce, soy sauce (preferably low-sodium ), cornstarch, fresh snow peas, trimmed, angel hair pasta (cooked el dente, heat under hot water before adding the noodles into the hot wok) or 7 -8 oz use thin rice noodles, baby corn, drained and rinsed

skinless chicken breast fillet, onion, diced, turnip, diced, swede, diced, carrots, diced, parsnip, diced, celery, sliced, parsley (optional), shell pasta , eg. shells or 1 cup risoni, salt (a little), pepper (lots), chicken stock cubes, crumbled or 2 tsp chicken stock powder, chicken noodle soup (if available), worcestershire sauce

ground sirloin, diced onion, garlic cloves, finely chopped, diced red pepper, diced japanese eggplant, diced zucchini, fresh corn kernels , removed from the cob, fresh basil, coarse chopped, fresh oregano, finely chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, grated romano-pecorino cheese, divided, pillsbury grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, hearty red wine, extra virgin olive oil, melted unsalted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes , if desired for a little heat (or more), tomato and basil pasta sauce (store bought), reynolds wrap foil

rotini pasta , pasta. cooked according to package directions. (i like the spinach or wheat or red variety because it is pretty), marinaded artichoke hearts (oil included... do not drain), pimientos (well drained ) or 8 oz roasted red peppers (well drained), sliced black olives (well drained ), swiss cheese (cubed into little tiny bits), feta cheese (you can buy this pre-crumbled and ready to go), green olives (well drained ), pepperoni (you can buy it in a convenient package already sliced), olive oil

extra-virgin olive oil, breast halves and 2 leg-thigh pieces from 1 4 1/2-lb duck, skinned; or 2 lb chicken thighs with bones, skinned, coarsely chopped fresh basil, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh thyme, cinnamon stick, dried crushed red pepper, canned crushed tomatoes or canned tomato puree (from two 28-oz cans), orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), coarsely chopped arugula, freshly grated parmesan cheese, dice feta cheese

salt (for pasta water and little extra for seasoning), campanelle pasta, extra virgin olive oil, pancetta , a couple of thick slices, chopped, ground beef (or pork, veal mix and ), carrot, peeled and grated, onion, chopped, garlic cloves (2 chopped or grated, 1 peeled ), allspice, fresh ground black pepper, bay leaf, tomato paste, dry red wine, beef stock, butter, flour, milk, nutmeg , to taste, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (plus some to pass at table), fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

olive oil (for frying ), butter or 2 tbsp margarine, seasoned stuffing mix (depending on how much bread portion you want ), mozzarella cheese (use as much or as little as you like), pasta sauce with meat (for pasta), eggplant, sliced into chunks, onion, sliced into chunks, green pepper, sliced into chunks, fresh mushrooms (i prefer shiitake), salt (to taste)

ramen noodles (pasta crushed), shredded cabbage (thin), almonds (thin), sunflower seeds, green onion (sliced thin), vegetable oil, cider vinegar, white sugar, i like just a little touch of sesame oil in this. you can add red pepper flakes ,asian sauces,bamboo shoots , chilis or whatever you like., in large bowl, combine noodles , shredded cabbage, almonds, sunflower seeds and green onion. in small bowl, combine oil, vinegar and sugar. toss dressing with salad just before serving.

zucchini, sliced about 1/4 or a little more, use medium to large zucchini only -not big fat seeded ones-yeck-dry and tough- don tsp let anyone palm them off on you, onions, sliced thinly......sweet or yellow...you choose, tomato sauce (not pasta sauce), mozzarrella, shredded

penne pasta , cooked al dente (enough to absorb sauce but with a little left over), olive oil, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, chopped red onion, chopped roma tomato, salt and pepper, heavy cream, half-and-half, crumbled gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, chicken breast, cut into 16 pieces

zucchini, trimmed & halved lengthwise (use more or less as desired. i like a little more, but some like a little less!), sweet red pepper, sweet corn (canned ), olive oil, sweet pork sausage, casings removed (if you would like to have more meat in your dish, you can add more; the same goes for the ground chi), ground chicken, egg, italian breadcrumbs (amount will depend on moisture in meat and size of egg), chopped onion, whipping cream, grated fontina cheese, penne pasta, oregano (optional), minced garlic (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, chickpeas, drained, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, broccoli rabe, chopped into 1-inch pieces, vegetable broth, hot cooked orecchiette ( little ears pasta), salt, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

olive oil, chopped garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 inch square pieces, broccoli florets, blanched, zucchini, thinly sliced and blanched, salt, orecchiette (little hat pasta), tomato, chopped, grated pecorino romano cheese