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Pasta

Spinach Bacon Penne Pasta

by alice on February 22, 2010 · 28 comments

I’ve been light on posting recipes here the last couple weeks – sorry.  Last week my children had the whole week off from school and every night we’ve been staying up far too late watching the Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC.  I usually work on posting recipes after they go to bed but instead have been caught up in Olympic mania.  Can you blame me?  Each night we’ve been watching our favorite athletes compete and its been thrilling!  As a parent of 2 young daughters who play sports all-year round, the Olympics get our full attention in our house.

But today I have a really simple and wonderful pasta recipe for you.  It is made with penne pasta, spinach, bacon, and a few other ingredients.  The flavor of the pasta is very light and seasoned just enough allowing the bacon and spinach to shine.  This would be the perfect recipe for a weeknight meal or as a side dish.  [click to continue…]

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For the love of Pagliacci: Pesto Salad Pasta Recipe

by alice on July 30, 2009 · 17 comments

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One of my favorite pasta salads to make and eat is a cold pesto penne pasta filled with sweet peas and artichoke hearts in a creamy pesto dressing.  When I was in 7th grade I used to go Seattle’s famous Paglicacci’s pizza on University Avenue weekly with friends.  For over 20 years I have loved this pesto pasta salad and now I make it at home.  This salad is incredibly easy and simple to make.  The basil pesto dressing magically transforms this pasta salad into the perfect side dish or a meal of its own.  [click to continue…]

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Weeknight Comfort Food: Easy Mac and Cheese

by alice on April 29, 2009 · 4 comments

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Here is a mac and cheese recipe that is easy, simple, and filling. It makes a wonderful main or side dish, perfect for a weeknight supper. [click to continue…]

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Simple and Delicious: Spaghetti and Meatballs

by alice on March 10, 2009 · 4 comments

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Once again I was faced with the perpetual dilemma of what to make for dinner tonight. I had in my refrigerator an onion, garlic, parsley, and ground beef. My pantry was even more pathetic, but at least I had a can of diced tomatoes and a box of dried spaghetti noodles. So spaghetti it would have to be. I confess… [click to continue…]

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