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Goat Cheese and Zucchini Linguini

Posted by GoldsmithLissa  

A healthy (well healthier) take on alfredo... I recommend buying your goat cheese in a fresh log and crumbling it yourself as it retains more moisture and melts better! MORE»

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Sarasota's Speedy Chicken Cacciatore Soup

Posted by SarasotaCook  

This was in a small cookbook I bought at a Christmas Holiday Sale, probably 10 years back. It was submitted by Ellen Yatze, from Ft. Myers Florida. Ellen, it is a great soup! It is funny how going through my old recipe boxes, I have all these old... MORE»

Recipe #399873

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Spaghetti With Braised Kale (Bon Appétit)

Posted by blucoat  

An easy vegetarian (or vegan) recipe from Molly Wizenberg printed in Bon Appétit (October 2009). Lacitano kale is also called Tuscan kale or dinosaur kale. This recipe is very adaptable. You can add shallots, red pepper flakes, or other... MORE»

Recipe #398963

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Super Easy Pasta Carbonara

Posted by Elle Anderson  

This recipe is from The Silver Palate cookbook. It comes together very quickly - especially if you precook the bacon. I usually do it on the weekend in the oven, remove, drain and paper towels on a plate in the fridge. For the weekday meal, I... MORE»

Recipe #398286

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Alternative Lasagna

Posted by Jenny M  

**A new twist on an old favorite. No ground beef or tomatoes in this one! MORE»

Recipe #397927

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Smeared Tomato Bruschetta W/Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Torn Basil

Posted by By The Lake  

Chef's note: These bruschetta should be prepared at the last minute. Do use a good quality salt and extra virgin olive oil for this recipe as it makes all the difference in the world. I like adding slices of fresh mozzarella to this yummy... MORE»

Recipe #397706

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Creamy Pasta & Tomato With Italian Sausage

Posted by kcdelong  

I just made the one of the best creamy macaroni and tomato dish I’ve ever had! I got tired of the same old stuff and started experimenting…It’s quick, pretty cheap, easy to make and very versatile. Try it with sweet, spicy or mild Italian sausage... MORE»

Recipe #397203

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Guiseppe's Real Italian Pasta With Pork and Broccoli

Posted by Chef #847456  

I learned to cook this dish from a visiting Italian artist and it is just wonderful. He used about triple the amount of olive oil I can bring myself to pour in, but either way is delightful. All of the amounts here are estimates - just use what... MORE»

Recipe #397184

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10 Point Weight Watchers Friendly Spaghetti & Meatballs

Posted by Cucina Italiana de Pepe  

I came up with this recipe when my husband and I had a craving for meatballs when we were doing weight watchers. I've included the brand names of the ingredients for those of you counting points so you can get the exact same thing. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #396885

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Presto! It's Pesto!

Posted by Cluich  

This is a really simple way to make a quick pesto sauce. MORE»

Recipe #396474

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Italian Green Salad

Posted by CraftScout  

This is my usual green salad to go with dishes like spaghetti, lasagna, carbonara, etc. My husband doesn't like black olives, so those are usually on the side so I can have plenty! I generally make a really basic vinaigrette, with just olive... MORE»

Recipe #396448

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Whole Grain Rotini Carbonara

Posted by Cluich  

Using the whole-grain rotini helps balance the unhealthy factor of the cream and bacon. You can use any pasta for it, though. MORE»

Recipe #396391

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Quick N' Tasty Roast Chicken Breast

Posted by ~Deux Petits Chefs!  

This recipe features very well as a main with classic sides such as mashed potatoes with olive oil, roast onions or even a polenta mash. This chicken dish is a great base for other dishes such as shredded to make in salads, pastas and sandwiches.... MORE»

Recipe #395972

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Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Posted by Faith T  

This dish is really easy to make, and my husband and three year old son love it. I used turkey meatballs, but you can use any type of meatball for this recipe. A salad would make a great side dish! MORE»

Recipe #395597

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Focaccia Flat Bread Homemade (Bread Machine)

Posted by Vseward (Chef~V)  

An Italian flatbread brushed with olive oil and flavored with grated Parmesan cheese, galic salt and grated Italian Seasoning makes this bread heavenly. A good friend of mine brought this over for Sunday Night football. We cut it into squares and... MORE»

Recipe #395515

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Perfect Spaghetti Sauce (Crock-Pot)

Posted by Chef #1240616  

As a kid, I was pretty picky about spaghetti sauce, and then mom got this one from a friend...SO good! Now that I have kids of my own, they love it and I've been able to improvise on the recipe myself to make it both kid- and adult-friendly! An... MORE»

Recipe #395502

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Orzotto With Zucchini & Pesto (Orzo Risotto)

Posted by blucoat  

This creamy,golden, and delicious dish is from acclaimed Italian chef Cesare Casella. He serves it at his restaurant, Salumeria Rosi, on the Upper West Side. Orzo is easier to work with than rice. You can cook it 3/4 of the way and hold it,... MORE»

Recipe #393870

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Easy Alfredo

Posted by FarahC  

This is a fast, creamy, thick sauce and tastes good. MORE»

Recipe #393674

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White Cheese Sauce

Posted by Kim in Anthem  

This light sauce goes well with tortellini, ravioli and is wonderful on asparagus or brocolli! I've made this recipe for years and it is so simple to make and tastes great! Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #393168

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Pasta Fazul

Posted by Tattooed Mama  

This was one of the recipes my mother-in-law passed down to me when I got married and it's SOOOOO good! Very easy to prepare and tastes even better the next day. I usually vacuum seal the left overs and freeze for another night. My Mother-in-Law... MORE»

Recipe #393127

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