Category: Pasta

Ingredients Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. Season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until meat is no longer pink,…

Ingredients Directions In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit, covered, 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and transfer to a medium bowl.  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk oil, lemon zest, lemon…

Ingredients FOR THE DRESSING FOR THE PASTA SALAD Directions Make dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise with oil, lemon juice, cajun seasoning, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Make pasta salad, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool…

Ingredients Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil; generously season with salt. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until very past al dente, about 2 minutes more than package instructions. Drain.  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, granulated sugar, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a rubber spatula, fold in pasta, onion,…

Ingredients CHICKEN PEANUT DRESSING SALAD Directions CHICKEN In a medium bowl, combine garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Add chicken and turn to coat. Let marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours, covered, in refrigerator. DRESSING In another medium bowl, combine peanut…

Ingredients Directions In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy and fat has been rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a large bowl. Reduce heat to low. Stir butter into bacon grease and cook until butter has melted. Add lobster and cook, stirring occasionally,…

Ingredients FOR THE PASTA SALAD Directions In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until golden and cooked through, 8…

Ingredients Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and immediately rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil to prevent sticking. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and granulated sugar until emulsified; season with…

Ingredients Directions In a large bowl, toss pasta, mozzarella, salami, artichokes, tomatoes, and olives.  In a jar, combine oil, garlic, vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper. Secure with a lid, then shake to combine; season with salt and black pepper. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine.