SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN A TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

INGREDIENTS: 1 package Buitoni refrigerated cheese tortellini 1 to 2 lbs. Extra Large E-Z Peel Shrimp (I use Great Value frozen cooked shrimp), shell and tails removed and seasoned with salt & pepper. 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1/4 tsp pepper Dash crushed red pepper flakes 1 large onion, chopped 2…

BEEF BRACIOLE WITH GNOCCHI AND HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

INGREDIENTS: Braciole: 2-3 lbs, thin sliced beef such as sirloin tip (I bought two packs. One pack had 4 slices and the other had 3). 1 box Great Value (or Stove Top) Chicken stuffing 2 eggs 1/2 cup pecorino romano, or more twine cut into 4-5 inch pieces salt, pepper Sauce: (2) 28 oz. cans…

MACARONI & CHEESE

Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? For this recipe, I have added several different cheeses and find that variety is the spice of life! Hope you enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1 Box Barilla Campanelle or Cellentani or Elbows pasta 4 cups milk 4 Tbsp. butter 4 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp ground mustard 1 tsp. black pepper 1/4…

SPAGHETTI WITH CLAM SAUCE

INGREDIENTS: 16 oz (nowadays, many packages are 13 oz!) 3 cans of Bumble Bee Fancy Whole Baby Clams (10 oz each) 1 6 oz. can Bumble chopped clams 2 – 8 oz. bottles Bar Harbor Clam Juice (or any brand) 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Salt & Pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic chopped…

PASTA ‘e FAGIOLI

This is a hearty, filling comfort food. Be sure to slice up some fresh baked Italian bread to eat with this hearty soup! INGREDIENTS:  (This recipe is doubled and makes about 8 servings) 2 lbs. ground beef 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 cans fired roasted diced tomatoes 1 can…