Classic Pasta:
Ingredients:
1 Lb spaghetti
2 Cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Small onion, thinly sliced
4-5 Fresh basil leaves
2 Tsp olive oil
½ Tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and Pepper
4 Cups vegetable broth or water
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven or soup pot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir constantly with tongs so the pasta doesn’t stick.
4. Serve immediately.
5. Enjoy!
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Vegetable Pasta:
Ingredients:
1 Lb linguine
3 Cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 Cup milk
2 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 Tsp olive oil
1 Broccoli crown, cut into florets
1 Bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1 Cup snow peas, halved
Salt and Pepper
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot combine linguine, broth, milk, garlic, and olive oil.
2. Heat over medium-high until liquid starts to bubble.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. You want to give the linguine a head start.
4. After 5 minutes, add broccoli, asparagus, snow peas, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir, cover and simmer for another 8-10 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed and veggies are fully cooked.
5.1. *Be sure to stir the pasta every two minutes or so because it loves to stick to the bottom of the pot.
6. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Enjoy!
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Chili Cheese Pasta:
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Small onion, finely diced
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Lb ground beef or turkey
1 Lb rotini
1 Can bean, rinsed and drained
4 Cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 Can (28oz) diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tsp cumin
2 Tsp garlic powder
1 Cup shredded cheddar
Directions:
1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot heat olive oil over medium-high.
2. Add onion and sauté until it begins to soften; between 3 and 4
minutes.
3. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
4. Add ground beef and cook until it’s no longer pink. Use the side of your spoon to break it into small pieces.
5. Add spices and cook for an additional minute.
6. Add rotini, beans, broth, and tomatoes.
7. Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is all absorbed and the pasta is cooked through.
7.1. *Be sure to stir the pasta every two minutes or so because it loves to
stick to the bottom
of the pot.
8. Add cheddar cheese and stir until it’s completely melted.
9. Serve with more shredded cheddar, sour cream, and green onion.
10. Enjoy!
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