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Tortellini Soup with Prosciutto and Peas

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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis.
1 box frozen green peas
1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 tablespoon butter (more to serve)
1/2 lb of prosciutto, diced (ask the deli to cut it in one piece for you)
2 cups chicken broth
Parmesan cheese
Tortellini, cooked
Defrost the peas. Cut onion in half and finely slices. Fry onion in 1 tablespoon of butter […]

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Lemon Spaghetti

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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. 
1 pound spaghetti
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about […]

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Fettuccine with Sage Butter, Bacon and Artichokes

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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup very coarsely chopped sage leaves
1/2 cup cooked bacon, cut in thin strips
1-1/2 cups (18-1/2 ounces) drained jarred artichoke hearts (non-marinated kind), cut in large cubes
1 lb dried fettuccine
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and fresh ground pepper — to taste
Bring a large pot of salted water to a […]

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Pasta Sauce Recipe

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One 14 oz can of chicken broth
One 8 oz block reduced fat cream cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 clove minced garlic
pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
In a skillet, bring broth to a boil. Add cream cheese; stir until melted and combined. Reduce heat to medium-low and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until […]

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Kicked Up Sausage Macaroni and Cheese

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Serves 4-6
9 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
1 pound spicy pork sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese […]

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