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Pasta Sauce Rafael

Pasta Sauce Rafael

Easy to throw together with deep flavors, vegetarian, too! A very special sauce, as it was part of the wedding weekend kick-off meal! Start to finish: 1 hour +/-. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 jars (6 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts in olive oil 1/4 cup olive oil (we...

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Spinach Goat Cheese Pasta

Spinach Goat Cheese Pasta

You can't go wrong with this one! Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 20 minutes; Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked pasta 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter 1...

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

A combination I would not have thought of, but it works. Thanks, Jeremy!Start to finish: 30 minutes +/- 1 T olive oil 1 T butter1/2 small onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 16-oz box small pasta (bow ties, elbow noodles, etc.)1 large...

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Penne all’Arrabbiata

Penne all’Arrabbiata

An uncomplicated, full-of-flavor pasta dish with tomato sauce and cheese, but red pepper flakes give the sauce a delicious kick. Start to finish 30 minutes. 3 tablespoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 more tablespoons ½ cup tomato paste 1...

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Veggie Lasagna in the Crockpot

Veggie Lasagna in the Crockpot

Who knew you could cook lasagna in the slow cooker? This was a great dish to bring to a potluck. 24 oz jar + 1 cup tomato pasta sauce9 long lasagna noodles, uncooked2 1/2 cups chopped veggies (I used mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and spinach)1 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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Macaroni and Cheese in Crockpot

Macaroni and Cheese in Crockpot

Easy way to make this classic comfort food. Prep time: 25 minutes; cook time: 2 hours 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese1-3/4 cups whole milk1 can...

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Pasta e Ceci

Pasta e Ceci

A soup/stew that's very robust and flexible (the first time I made it, I didn't have time to go to the store, so I used bacon instead of pancetta, skipped the anchovies, added a little more pepper flakes and used a different pasta). Originally from Cooks Illustrated....

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Spinach Lasagna

Spinach Lasagna

A classic. This can be prepared in advance and baked before serving, or baked and then frozen. Prep time: 15 minutes; start to finish: about 1 hour Ingredients 9-12 lasagna noodles - use the no bake noodles for even less prep time 3 to 4 cups good tomato sauce - about...

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