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Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

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12 oz. uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 lb. broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, stacked and cut into 1 inch wide pieces
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs, adding broccoli rabe 3 minutes before pasta will be done. Drain pasta and broccoli rabe, reserving […]

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Toasted Penne with Gorgonzola

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1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 cup chopped prosciutto
1/2 lb penne
1/3 cup pine nuts
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup brandy
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
In a large skillet, combine olive oil, garlic and prosciutto. Cook on medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes. Add the penne and […]

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Scampi Pasta

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Recipe courtesy of Quick & Simple magazine
Serves 4
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (I used fresh, minced garlic). Add 1 lb thawed, frozen shrimp and sute until pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 medium tomato, […]

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Pasta Puttanesca

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Serves 6
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup mixed olives, pitted and diced
4 teaspoons drained capers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound linguini
1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
ground black pepper
Parmesan […]

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BBQ Spaghetti

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1/2 lb meat, poultry, fish or vegetables, leftover or fresh
1 cup BBQ Sauce, to taste (see below for recipe)
2 tsp canola oil
1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 pound fresh spinach, stemmed and rinsed
1/2 pound spaghetti or other pasta, cooked (leftovers are great)
If using leftover meat, poultry, fish or vegetables, heat them through […]

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