Pasta

Colombian-Style Mac and Cheese

14 comments November 13, 2011

There are a lot of flavors coming together in this Colombian-Style Macaroni and Cheese, but they all harmonize perfectly with each other. A classic American meal with a hint of Colombian flavors. It’s a fantastic alternative to the regular Mac and Cheese for sure. Buen provecho!

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Pasta con Champiñones (Pasta with Mushroom Sauce)

10 comments August 19, 2011

I have been cooking more meatless dishes the last couple of years. My husband became a vegetarian about 3 years ago, so I am developing some recipes for him. Why haven’t we decided to turn 100% vegetarian in this house? Well, simply because I love my meat, seafood and poultry! Cooking a meatless meal is [...]

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Baked Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

10 comments July 29, 2011

Thank goodness for those quick and easy pasta dinners using whatever is left over in my refrigerator. I cooked pasta, added tomato sauce and leftover roasted veggies from the night before, and combined them with some fresh basil, asiago and mozzarella cheese. I placed everything in the oven and 20 minutes later a meatless dinner [...]

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Pasta with Pea Pesto and Tuna Balls

10 comments June 25, 2011

Do you keep tuna cans in your pantry for quick meals like I do? If you don’t, you’ll have to get some to try this wonderful tuna balls recipe. They are amazing on a bed of pasta, tossed with pea pesto. The pea pesto is delicious, and you won’t miss the basil, I promise. I [...]

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Pasta con Pollo (Colombian Creamy Pasta with Chicken)

14 comments June 6, 2011

Almost every other week growing up my mother would make this Colombian pasta with chicken dish. This recipe makes me happy because it reminds me of old times, and last week, that was enough for me. I love this dish because it is easy, feel-good, comfort food cooking, for me. Dinner will be on the [...]

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Pasta with Walnuts and Vegetable Sauce

12 comments April 30, 2011

Do you understand what I mean when I say this pasta dish tastes like the brightest spring day? The flavors are strong and bright, despite the simple ingredients, and the fact that you can make the whole dish really fast, makes this taste even better. Great meatless main dish and weeknight meal! Buen provecho!

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Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

14 comments March 17, 2011

Hmm, what can I make for lunch with a jar of roasted red peppers? Here is another pasta dish that is a result of whatever ingredients I could find in the kitchen. Instead of serving the roasted peppers with crusty bread or making a dip, I boiled a box of pasta and tossed it with [...]

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