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Mafalde

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Mafalde pasta Ingredients: 1 - can spinach 1/2 - 1 cup of ricotta cheese A pinch of nutmeg 1/2 to 1 cup of peanuts Handful of raisins Handful of Parmesan cheese. 1/2 to 1 pound of  fettucine Salt Pepper Basil Garlic powder. Method: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta. When the water is boiling, start on the sauce. Finely grind up some peanuts with some cooking oil. Put the mixture in a saute pan. Let it heat for a minute or two. Add the spinach. Once the spinach is mixed in, then add the ricotta cheese. Let the cheese melt and mix in. Add the spices. Add a little water if needed. Add  the raisans. Keep stirring to make a cohesive mix. Top with the Parmesan cheese. Add the pasta and serve warm. Another variation: Ingredients kosher salt 3 cups crushed tomatoes 1 cup condensed milk 1 pound fettuccine 1 - can green beans ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Salt Pepper Basil Garlic powder. Directions Bring a...

One pot pasta.

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 First saw this done in one of those infomercials. Sounded like a good idea to try.  This dish is not good for uncooked meat. Though I might use canned tuna added at the last minute as an exception. You also want to use dried pasta instead of fresh pasta as the fresh pasta will cook too fast. As a side note, Sicilians on occasion do eat fish with cheese. Ingredients 12 - ounces your favorite pasta such as angel hair. (Dried pasta works best.) 12 - ounces tomatoes, halved or quartered or crushed 1 - onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 4 - cloves garlic, thinly sliced Garlic powder could be a substitute 2 - teaspoons basil, plus torn leaves for garnish 2 - tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 to 5 - cups water Good amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving Directions: 1. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large st...

Poorman's pasta

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Most Italian's are very frugal especially Sicilians. Here is a dish to me is better than Ramen noodles. The Bologna is just used as flavoring. You have to remember that Europeans do not eat that much meat. Part of the Mediterranian .diet I suppose In any case, it is quick and easy to fix. Note: normally this dish is covered with bread crumbs sauteed with onions, but I think there is already enough starch in the dish. The breadcrumbs were used as a substitute for cheese when cheese was unavailable or too expensive, Despite the naked pasta look, it is filled with tons of flavor! So eat! Also see: http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-maker-pasta/ Step 1: Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti/pasta. Eggless pasta is cheap and easy to make. (angel hair pasta cooks fairly quickly). ( http://www.instructables.com/id/Pasta-hold-the-eggs /) 1/2 c. cooking oil Several teaspoons Garlic powder 2/3 tsp. black pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped Bologna or other lun...

Pasta!

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Have not made pasta in a long time. Took some penne pasta and made my own quickie red sauce. The homemade chicken lard really made it good. Sauce: Can crushed tomatoes. (fresh is better). Mushrooms. Homemade chicken lard. Garlic salt. Oregano. Basil. Salt. Pepper. Some of our pasta recipes. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pasta-2/

Geeks gotta eat.

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Coffee makers are not just for coffee anymore. You can actually make some interesting meals. Soup of course( http://www.instructables.com/id/Tuna-noodle-coffepot-soup/ ), but you can even make pasta from scratch. http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-maker-pasta/  But of course those are the standards. We can actually go a bit farther and even make cheese and other goodies ( http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffeemaker-meals-and-etc/ ). What will be your next coffeemaker meal?