Pasta Appetizer Recipes

MAKING 1) In a pan boil water and add pasta, cooking oil and salt. Cook uncovered in Dutch oven for about 6 to 8 minutes. 2) Drain from the liquid and rinse with cold water. Drain well. 3) Put pasta back to the pot. 4) Mix pineapple, oranges, grapes and... - 50.7667

GETTING READY 1) Follow the package instruction to cook the macaroni, without adding salt. 2) Drain the macaroni and rinse in cold water. 3) Drain again, cover and place inside refrigerator to chill. MAKING 4) In a bowl, add yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil,... - 50.4414

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add macaroni, cooking oil and first amount of salt. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer macaroni back to pot. 5) Mix... - 50.2881

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add fusilli, cooking oil and first amounts of salt. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer fusilli back to pot. 5) Mix the... - 50.2092

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add bows, first amounts of cooking oil and salt. Cook uncovered for 14 to 16 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer the bows back to the pot. 5) In a... - 50.1978

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven moderate to 350°F (180°C). MAKING 2) In a large saucepan boil water. Add shells, cooking oil and first amount of salt and cook uncovered in Dutch oven for 12 to 15 minutes. 3) Stir in between. 4) Drain from the liquid and... - 50.0026

GETTING READY 1) Follow the package instruction to cook the pasta, without adding salt. 2) Drain the pasta and place aside. MAKING 3) In a small bowl, stir in vinegar and next 6 ingredients. 4) Take 1/2 cup of vinegar mixture to pour over reserved cooked... - 49.5044

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add macaroni, cooking oil and salt. Cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer the macaroni back to the pot. 5) Stir in olive... - 49.0003

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven moderate to 350°F (180°C). MAKING 2) In a large saucepan boil water. Add shells, cooking oil and first amount of salt and cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes. 3) Drain from the liquid and rinse with cold water. Drain well. 4)... - 48.447

GETTING READY 1. In a large saucepan, place the beans and completely cover with water. 2. Put the pan on heat and bring it to a boil. Boil for about 2 minutes, and then remove the pan from the heat. 3. Allow the beans to soak for at least 1 hour or... - 48.3495

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add noodles, cooking oil and first amount of salt. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer noodles back to pot. 5) Mix carrot,... - 48.3318

MAKING 1.In a soup kettle, add oil and saute the garlic and onions. 2.Add the parsley and peppers and cook. 3.Add liquids,beans and tomatoes to kettle. Bring soup to boil on medium heat 4.Cover and simmer for 5 minutes 5.Add pasta to soup, and let it cook... - 48.3141

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan boil water. Add pasta, cooking oil and first amount of salt till firm. 2) Drain from the liquid and rinse with cold water. Drain well. 3) Put the pasta back to the pot. 4) Stir in next 5 ingredients to rotini in pot. 5) In a... - 48.243

MAKING 1) In a bowl mix onion and vinegar. Let stand for few minutes. 2) Add mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and paprika and mix well. 3) In a large salad bowl mix macaroni, tomatoes, green pepper, and olives. 4) Pour mayonnaise mixture over it. 5) Toss lightly to... - 48.1669

GETTING READY Take off the skins of sausage. MAKING Take a small skillet. Ground sausage in it and fry the grounded sausages. Discard excess fat from the pan and set it aside. Now take a larger wok and heat oil in it. Now add in it mushroom, half quantity of... - 48.1032

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over moderate heat. 2. Add the leeks. 3. Saute the leeks until softened but not browned. 4. Now add the remaining vegetables. 5. Saute until all the vegetables are softened. 6. Stir in the stock. 7. Reduce the heat... - 47.8468

MAKING 1) Cook the pasta as per the instructions given on the packet. 2) In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. 3) Fry the garlic and onion in the oil till golden. 4) Add the mushrooms and pepper to the pan and cook till tender. 5) Add the... - 47.7563

In a large, plastic, zip-tight bag, combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil, 4 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne. Add the chicken and seal the bag, pressing out the air. Refrigerate at least 1... - 47.5345

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add pasta, cooking oil and salt. Cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer pasta back to pot. 5) Mix peas, chicken and... - 47.3104

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl, combine allspice, beans, juice concentrate, cover, and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. 2) Drain and discard the liquid from the beans. 3) Cook pasta, drain, rinse in cold water, and keep aside. MAKING 4) In a pan, heat oil and... - 47.0774

MAKING 1) To prepare Meat Sauce, in a skillet add the first amount of cooking oil. Add meat and onion, scramble-fry until light brown. 2) Stir in next 7 ingredients. Mix thoroughly. 3) Take off from heat. 4) In a pan boil water, add second amounts of cooking... - 47.0029

MAKING 1. In a large bowl mix the dressing ingredients. 2. Combine steamed shrimps and toss well. 3. In a large pot cook orzo. 4. Add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes till they are tender. 5. Remove the pasta and rinse them in cold water. 6. In the bowl add... - 46.7508

MAKING 1) In a pan, cook the fettuccine in the boiling salted water, until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. 2) In a large serving bowl, transfer the fettuccine and stir in a little olive oil. 3) In a bowl, soak the squid rings and clams... - 46.7229

MAKING 1. Blend basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese to form a smooth paste for pesto. 2. Season with pepper. 3. Add 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, add 4 quarts boiling salted water and cook pasta for about 8 to 12 minutes or... - 46.6737

MAKING 1) Boil beans in salted water until tender. 2) Drain and keep aside. 3)In a large kettle, add olives, pork, garlic, onion, leek, parsley, and basil and brown them lightly. 4) Thin tomato paste with water and then stir in the vegetables. 5) Cook for 5... - 46.4768

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. MAKING 2) If using the fresh salmon, put the fillet with skin side down in a baking pan. 3) Sprinkle little lime juice along with little salt. Cover the salmon with buttered piece of wax paper. 4) Bake the... - 46.4186

MAKING 1) In a pan, cook the pasta in the boiling salted water, until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. 2) In a large salad bowl, transfer the pasta and stir in a little olive oil. 3) Season the chicken breasts with the salt and pepper... - 46.3694

MAKING 1) Prepare pasta according to the package directions. 2) Drain the hot water out of the pasta. 3) Rinse with cold water; drain again. 4) In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, the sweet pepper, onion, and cheddar cheese 5) For the dressing, add the... - 46.3385

GETTING READY 1. Finely chop the onion. Cut the bacon into strips. 2. In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil add the onion and bacon and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Remove from heat. 3. Peel and cut the carrot into batons, slice the celery on the... - 46.2709

MAKING 1.Pick a soup kettle.Add garlic, onion, beans, carrots, celery and water and let it come to a boil 2. Cover pot, lower heat and let it simmer for 1 1/2 hours till beans are tender. 3. Add the pasta,tomatoes and the tomato puree,olives,bay... - 46.1434

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring to prevent the vegetables from browning. Stir in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 8... - 46.0071

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven moderate to 350°F (180°C). MAKING 2) In a pan boil water with first amounts of cooking oil and salt and cook shells uncovered in boiling water. 3) Put in Dutch oven until barely tender for about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in... - 45.9044

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add noodles, cooking oil and salt. Cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer noodles back to pot. 5) Mix the next 8 ingredients... - 45.9044

MAKING 1. In a medium sized saucepan put 3 pints of water, add the beans and boil them for 2 minutes. 2. Take it off the heat and let it soak for 1 hour. 3. After an hour, drain the beans and save the water. 4. Add fresh cold water, enough to make it about 3... - 45.8967

GETTING READY 1) Heat a soup pot on medium-high heat. MAKING 2) In the pot saute prosciutto or pancetta for 2 minutes. 3) add onion, celery, bay leaf, garlic and zucchini. 4) Season veggies with salt and pepper. 5) Stirring frequently, saute for another 5... - 45.8038

Lightly spray an unheated large saucepan with olive oil no-stick spray. Heat the saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onions are tender. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes (with juices),... - 45.7398

GETTING READY 1. Cook gnocchetti sardi in boiling salted water adding a dash of olive oil for about 10 minutes until tender-crisp. 2. Drain in a colander and set aside. 3. Slice off top of each pepper, reserving it as a lid. 4. Remove and discard seeds and... - 45.5933

GETTING READY 1) Cut the pork into 1/4-inch slices. MAKING 2) Coat the pork with Cajun Spice rub and keep aside. 3) Take a medium skillet and spray with cooking spray. 4) Heat skillet over medium heat and stir in pork until all sides are browned equally. 5)... - 45.5066

GETTING READY 1. Cook spaghettini in boiling salted water adding a dash of olive oil for about 10 minutes until tender-crisp. 2. Drain in a colander and set aside. 3. Grease four ramekins or soufflé molds with a little olive oil, and line base of each with ... - 45.4633

MAKING 1. In a pan fry the onion in butter, add the minced meat, bacon and cook for 5 minutes. 2. Then add the liver and cook for three more minutes. 3. Then add the tomato puree and stock, let it simmer gently for 15 minutes and season with salt & pepper. 4.... - 45.459

GETTING READY 1. In a large serving bowl, toss spinach, mushrooms, pasta and red onion and keep aside. MAKING 2. Into a medium – sized skillet over medium high heat cook bacon such that it gets crisp and transfer it using a slotted spoon to a bowl or a... - 45.3888

MAKING 1. In large bowl add ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and egg. Combine together. 2. Shape into 3/4-inch meatballs. 3. Arrange meatballs in a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole. 4. Add onion and... - 45.1889

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 350°F before baking. 2) Follow package directions to cook lasagne and shrimp and drain well, when done. 3) Half the lasagne and cut shrimp. MAKING 4) Heat 1 tablespoon butter and sauté celery in it, keeping it aside when... - 45.0561

MAKING 1. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven add chicken, mixed vegetables, celery, onion, thyme, bay leaf and broth. 2. Bring to a boil. 3. Decrease heat and add macaroni. 4. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until macaroni are tender. 5. Discard bay leaf; 6.... - 44.8694

GETTING READY 1) Slice the top part off the tomatoes. 2) Remove the pulp and reserve for other purpose. 3) Keep the tomato shells aside by draining over the paper towels. MAKING 4) In a bowl, add pasta, peas, sweet red pepper, olives, and ranch dressing. 5)... - 44.7195

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, add four cups of water and bring it to a boil; add pasta nad cook for almost ten minutes 2. Add carrots and cook for half a minute, drain and rinse under cold water; drain and let it cool down 3. In a large bowl, combine shrimp,... - 44.5631

MAKING 1. In a deep saucepan, cook fettuccine to desired doneness as directed on package. This will take about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well. 2. As the fettuccine cooks, in large serving bowl, mix tomatoes, chopped basil, mushrooms, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt... - 44.4325

GETTING READY 1) Use a food processor or blender container, to place 1/2 cup apricots and vinegar. 2) Cover the food processor and process to smooth. 3) Gradually pour in oil, while processing, until the dressing gets thick. 4) Add basil to stir in. 5) Season... - 44.2763

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan boil water. Add shells, cooking oil and salt and cook uncovered in Dutch oven for 13 to 16 minutes. 2) Stir in between. 3) Drain from the liquid and rinse with cold water. Drain well. 4) In a blender add next 5 ingredients. 5)... - 44.0933

MAKING 1. In a pan cook the pasta until tender and as per directions on the package and keep aside after draining and cooling it down. 2. In a large bowl mix pasta, chicken, broccoli and mozzarella cheese. 3. In a blender or food processor with cover process... - 43.9809

MAKING 1. In a pan add water, cook pasta as per package directions, drain, rinse under cool water, drain and cool keeping aside. 2. In a large saucepan bring split peas in water to a boil over high heat. 3. Lowering the heat to medium-low, simmer for 20... - 43.9589

MAKING 1) Follow the directions on the package to cook the macaroni. 2) Drain and cool. 3) Mix the cooked macaroni together with celery, green pepper, carrot and pimiento. 4) Mix together all the remaining ingredients and spoon the mxiture over the macaroni.... - 43.946