130124 pasta with greens and sir laurier Recipes

penne or other small pasta, green beans, trimmed, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, tuna packed in water, drained, tomatoes, halved, black olives, pitted and chopped, chopped fresh parsley, capers, drained

salmon fillet, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, olive oil, shell or other short pasta, green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths, olive oil, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste (optional), garlic clove, chopped, dijon mustard, grape tomatoes, halved, nicoise or kalamata olives, pitted and halved, sliced red onion, chopped fresh italian parsley, capers, drained

bow tie pasta, green onions, chopped, butter, divided, minced garlic, cubed fully cooked ham, tapenade or ripe olive bruschetta topping, drained, sliced pepperoni, heavy whipping cream, shredded italian cheese blend

green bell peppers, ground beef, chopped onion, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic, minced, chunky pasta sauce, chopped onion, tomato lentil couscous mix, shredded sharp cheddar cheese

reduced-sodium chicken broth, can use more, orzo pasta, green onions, thinly sliced, parmesan cheese, grated, salt, pepper

pasta shells (i always make the full lb and reserve 1/2 for a cold pasta salad for lunch the next day), fresh tomatoes - chopped, lemon - squeezed, red onion - finely sliced, shallot - minced, fresh garlic - pressed, leaves of basil - julienned, reserve pasta water -1/4 cup or so, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper to taste, fresh shaves of parmigiano-reggiano, variations - can roast tomatoes and garlic, saute onions , shallot and garlic

green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise, broccoli florets, asparagus (about 2 oz), uncooked fettuccine, olive oil, chopped onion, minced fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh or frozen green peas, grape tomatoes, halved, half-and-half, cornstarch, salt, chopped fresh basil, shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese

green beans, stems trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-in. lengths, whole-grain penne , rotini, rotelle, or fusilli pasta, mayonnaise, roquefort cheese, red wine vinegar, chopped flat-leaf parsley and finely chopped chives, crisply cooked thick slices bacon, crumbled, freshly ground black pepper, salt

pasta, hot pepper, crushed, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, breadcrumbs (optional)

pasta, olive oil, onion, chopped, pepper, sliced, courgette, diced, aubergines, diced, tomatoes, chopped, pasta sauce, cheese, torn basil leaves

pasta (fusilli, penne or your favorite ), butternut squash, chopped fresh sage, breadcrumbs, garlic (optional), parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper

kikkoman soy sauce, dijon mustard, dried crushed red pepper, olive oil, flank steak, bow tie pasta, green bell pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, tomatoes, halved

dried fusilli or rotelle pasta, green onions, ends trimmed, roma tomatoes (about 1/2 lb. total ), fresh jalapeno chilies, red bell pepper (about 1/2 lb.), minced fresh cilantro, reduced-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained, red wine vinegar, salad oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt

pasta, butter, heavy cream, pecorino romano cheese flecked w/ black truffle (black truffle salt or black truffle oil or, of course, shavings of fresh truffle will work here, too), sea salt, cracked black pepper, sliced green onions (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into thin strips, fajita seasoning mix, divided, canola oil, divided, uncooked penne pasta, green, sweet red and yellow pepper, sliced, onion, sliced, salsa, water, shredded cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, sour cream , optional

penne pasta, green beans, fresh , cut in half crosswise, vinaigrette, feta cheese, crumbled, radish, sliced, mint leaf, fresh chopped, almonds, toasted and chopped

split peas, vegetable broth, dried thyme, frozen tiny peas, orzo pasta (about 10 tbsp), green onion, thinly sliced, fresh mint, chopped, vegetable oil, lemon zest, finely shredded, fresh lemon juice, butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped, mint sprig, fresh thyme sprig, salt and pepper

pasta shells or 1 lb other chunky pasta, olive oil, chopped onions, salt, black pepper, dry white wine or 1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup water, crumbled blue cheese