SEPARATE FAT AND LEAN parts of prosciutto. Chop fat coarsely; cut lean into 1/2-inch squares. (If prosciutto has little or no fat, simply increase butter by 1 to 2 tablespoons.) Melt butter in a skillet. Add onion and prosciutto fat and saute 5 minutes. Add prosciutto squares and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, […]

Blend tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, and 1 1/2 cup water. Simmer, uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan. Add eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix lightly. Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture, using about 1/4 cup for each. Pour 1/2 cup of sauce mixture in to 12 x […]

Wash the kale well in cold water & pat it dry. Cut away the ribs & stem of the kale, leaving only the leafy greens. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor & process to form a thick paste. Will keep in the refrigerator for 5 or 6 days. VARIATION: For a mellower & […]

In a large pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes. Add asparagus, continue cooking for 5 minutes or until pasta is al dente. In a saucepan combine sauce mix, water and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to med-low; add cheese and tarragon or dillweed. Continue […]

Put broccoli, garlic and stock in pan. Cook until broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain excess stock. Toss with penne and sprinkle with cheese.

Melt the butter in olive oil. Add garlic and sautee for 5 min on low. Add wine and simmer for 5 min. Toss with pasta and garnish with parsley. Serve hot with grated cheese on the side. Serve with crusty bread and salad.

Prepare linguine according to package directions except omit salt. Drain; keep warm. Cook mushrooms & celery in hot margarine till tender. Stir in cornstarch. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Cook & still till bubbly. Stir in cheese till melted. Stir in chicken and spinach. Cover & cook 1 minute or until heated through. Serve over […]

In large skillet heat corn oil over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in next 10 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until thickened. Toss with noodles.

* Scrubbed and sliced into thin matchsticks. This pasta salad gets its name from the shape of the pasta, but you could just as easily use shells and rename it Seashell Salad, etc. Toss all the ingredients in a large salad bowl and chill. The salad can be made the night before and refrigerated. If […]

Set a large pot of cold water to boil. When it reaches a full boil, toss in a pinch of salt, and when the water returns to a boil, start cooking the pasta. In the meantime, in a saucepan heat the cream, salmon, and pepper for a few minutes. When the pasta is al dente, […]