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Category: Pastas (Page 6 of 6)

Mmmmmmm, pasta!

Quickie Lasagna Bake

Recipe Source: Mom

Prep/Cooking Time: prep: 20 mins / cooking: 30 mins

Ingredients:

1 container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozarella cheese
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce (or, make your own!)
grated parmesan cheese
1 box ziti noodles

Directions:

Note: This is laid out very similar to lasagna.

Cook noodles according to package directions. Layer with ricotta and parmesan cheeses and spaghetti sauce in a square pan for baking. Top with mozarella cheese, and more parmesan if desired.

Back at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Parmesan Fettuccine Alfredo

Recipe Source: Kraft Foods website

Prep/Cooking Time: prep: 5 mins / cooking: 10 mins

Ingredients:

8 oz. fettuccine, uncooked
3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup whipping cream
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
Dash of ground nutmeg

Directions:

Cook fettuccine as directed on package.

Drain fettuccine. Return to pan.

Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Makes 4 servings.

Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Cheesy Tortellini and Bacon

Recipe Source: Kraft Foods website

Prep/Cooking Time: prep: 5 mins / total: 17 mins

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (9 oz.) DI GIORNO Three Cheese Tortellini
2/3 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup DI GIORNO Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Directions:

Add pasta and peas to 2-1/2 quarts boiling water. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until desired tenderness, stirring frequently. Drain well.

Return pasta and peas to pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce and bacon. Cook on low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with pepper and Parmesan cheese.

Makes 3 servings, 1 cup each.

Suggestion: Substitute 1 cup small broccoli florets for the peas.

Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Mac

Recipe Source: Kraft Foods website

Prep/Cooking Time: prep: 5 mins / cooking: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) vegetable oil spread or margarine
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

Cook Macaroni as directed on package, adding the mixed vegetables to the cooking water along with the Macaroni. Drain; return to pan.

Add Cheese Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients; mix well. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Makes 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each.

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