Pasta Dishes
Beef Stroganoff (Page 45)
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Egg noodle pasta topped with creamy sauce, simmered chunks of beef, and sliced mushrooms.
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Tips & Tricks: Instead of the stew meat this recipe calls for, we use a sirloin steak. This requires less time (like this 30-min recipe), but we recommend larger chunks of beef in order to avoid overcooking.
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Difficulty: 3 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 45 min
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Source: Roxy's Cookbook, Page 45
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Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
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A fabulous upgrade to any other beef and broccoli recipe we've tried!
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Tips & Tricks: Buy and use a meat thermometer if you don't already. An easy weeknight meal that's sure to provide leftovers!
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Difficulty: 3 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 45 min
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Source: NYT Cooking
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Cajun Chicken Pasta with Cajun Chicken Seasoning
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Sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and green beans (if we're feeling it) over fettuccine smothered in cream sauce with a kick.
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Tips and Tricks: This homemade pasta is a must-try! If you add a generous helping of the cajun seasoning, be prepared for a smoky kitchen (and coughing chefs).
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Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 30 min
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Source: Food.com
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère Recipe
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Gooey and cheesy elbow macaroni noodles topped with a panko bread crumb mixture.
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Tips and Tricks: Don't let the sauce boil once the cheese goes in.
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Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 1 hour 30 min (30 min active)
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Source: Serious Eats
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Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach and Rosemary
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The crispy garbanzo beans are to die for in this herby, creamy pasta!
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Tips and Tricks: When you remove some of the garbanzo beans from the pan, spread out on a plate as they cool.
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Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 30 min
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Source: NYT Cooking
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Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti
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Buttery and lemony ​pasta with soft scallops topped with parsley and parmesan.
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Tips and Tricks: Simple recipe, but man are scallops spendy!
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Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 30 min
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Source: Allrecipes​
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One-Pan Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
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Tiny rice-like pasta and hearty shrimp with a buttery sauce spiced with red pepper flakes.
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Tips and Tricks: Add half the amount of broth/water. We buy precooked, frozen shrimp (without tails, if possible!) and add them in about 7 minutes earlier than the recipe calls for.
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Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 45 min
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Source: NYT Cooking
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One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles
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Garlic-y and ginger-y pasta with zucchini and mushrooms topped with peanuts.
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Tips and Tricks: Don't let the "spicy" in the title scare you - it's actually quite sweet.
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Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 30 min
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Source: Domestic Superhero
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Orange Orzo Salad with Almonds, Feta and Olives
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A delicious pasta salad, served warm or cold, featuring a unique but complimentary mix of ingredients.
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Tips and Tricks: Wait until the orzo cools if you prefer crumbles of goat cheese over melted.
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Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 30 min
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Source: Cookie + Kate
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Pad Thai (with Chicken or Shrimp)
American take on a traditional stir-fried noodles dish that originated in Thailand.
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Tips and Tricks: Add whatever you're feeling to this rainbow of veggies, but don't leave out the bean sprouts.
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Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 45 min
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Source: Cooking Classy
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Pasta With Caramelized Peppers, Anchovies and Ricotta
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Simple and starchy cold pasta dish.
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Tips and Tricks: We omit the anchovies sometimes and add them sometimes. Depends on our mood.
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Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 30 min
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Source: NYT Cooking
Pesto Alla Trapanese
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Pesto made with blanched almonds and tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan.
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Tips and Tricks: Try the Classic Fresh Egg Pasta Recipe and/or get yourself a handy mortar and pestle!
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Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10
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Time it Takes Us: 1 hour
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Source: Serious Eats
Skillet Pasta With Mushrooms, Pancetta, and Wilted Greens
Hunks of pancetta married with curly pasta noodles for a unique comfort food.
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Tips and Tricks: Homemade pancetta is WAY better and WAY cheaper. Head to your local butcher shop for some pork belly and check out Kenji López's YouTube video tutorial and recipe.
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Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10
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Source: NYT Cooking
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Three-Cheese Lasagna with Italian Sausage
Traditional lasagna dish featuring ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.
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Tips and Tricks: Be prepared for leftovers if you make the whole recipe.
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Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 10
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Source: epicurious
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Vegetable Garden Pasta
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Yummy and simple pasta with zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
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Tips and Tricks: Since this weeknight meal is so easy, consider cutting the recipe in half and making it fresh two nights in a row.
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Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 10
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Source: Wholesomelicious
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Vodka Cream Sauce Recipe
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Delectable ​tomato + cream sauce! We serve on manicotti stuffed with parm, ricotta, and spinach.
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Tips and Tricks: Highly recommend this homemade pasta recipe.
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Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10
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Source: Serious Eats
