24 spaghetti and chard with Recipes

vermicelli or 8 oz thin spaghetti, broken in half, dark sesame oil (divided , 3-1), minced fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes , i used less (optional), sliced bok choy or 2 cups swiss chard, red bell pepper , cut into short, thin strips, reduced-sodium chicken broth, reduced sodium soy sauce, green onions, cut diagonally , 3/4-inch pieces, water chestnuts, sliced diagonally , 1/2-inch slices (i used la choy), sliced fresh large mushrooms (i used button), canadian bacon , slices cut into strips or 1 (6 oz) package turkey bacon, already cooked & crispy, broken into 1/4-inch pieces, chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, chopped cashews (optional) or 1/4 cup peanuts, i used cashews (optional)

onion, chopped, baby carrots, garlic clove, frozen yellow squash (or zucchini), frozen spinach, canned artichoke hearts, cooked chickpeas (rinse well if canned), canned mushrooms, spaghetti sauce (i like classico), basil, oregano, vegetable stock (or chicken stock), vermouth (optional), olive oil, salt, eggplant, italian beans, swiss chard (chopped ), escarole (chopped ), broccoli floret, cauliflower floret, diced tomato, firm prepared polenta, olive oil, garlic powder

elbow macaroni (or use penne, ziti, shells, spaghetti or fettuccine broken into 2 inch pieces, or any combination), olive oil, dried oregano, crumbled, dried basil, crumbled, salt, onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, chopped, fresh jalapeno chilies (minced ) or 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, dried thyme, lean pork (or use beef, lamb, ham, chicken, or turkey), unsalted butter or 2 tbsp olive oil, all-purpose flour, milk, cheddar cheese, grated (or use fontina, provolone, or swiss), tomato sauce, spinach, cooked and chopped (or use swiss chard, broccoli, zucchini, or green cabbage), dry breadcrumbs or 2 tbsp cracker crumbs