Ingredients pasta and noodles

Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)

Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)

There are as many ways of preparing pasta e fagioli (or basta fazool if you come from southern Italy) as there are Italians. In 1940’s Brooklyn, all the Italians would have it every Friday night because it is meatless. Usually…

Pasta alla Gricia (Pasta with Guanciale)

Pasta alla Gricia (Pasta with Guanciale)

Pasta alla gricia is an Italian pasta dish, typical of Rome. The preparation is very simple and quick. There are several versions of the recipe but they are all very similar. Ingredients 3 tbsp salt 400 g pasta (rigatoni or…

Pan-fried Ravioli

Pan-fried Ravioli

Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 egg ¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs ½ teaspoon salt (optional) ½ package (25 ounces) frozen ravioli, thawed 3 cups vegetable oil for frying 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 jar (16 ounces) marinara…

Native Jollof Spaghetti

Native Jollof Spaghetti

Native jollof spaghetti is a Nigerian dish of pasta made with palm oil, meat, spicy peppers, and native Nigerian seasonings. It is similar to native jollof rice, with spaghetti substituted for the rice. It can be eaten at all times…

Mascarpone Mac ‘n Cheese

Mascarpone Mac 'n Cheese

Folding in unsweetened whipped cream makes this mac ‘n cheese casserole light and airy. Ingredients ¼ cup unsalted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup mascarpone cheese 3 tbsp sugar 1 pinch of salt 2 cups heavy cream 1 pound…

Macaroni and Cheese (Vegan)

Macaroni and Cheese (Vegan)

Macaroni and nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative to macaroni and cheese. Ingredients 1 pound dry macaroni pasta ½ cup margarine ½ cup flour 1 cup nutritional yeast flakes 3 ½ cups water or rice milk, boiling 1 ½ tsp…

Macaroni and Cheese (Microwaved)

Macaroni and Cheese (Microwaved)

Ingredients Uncooked macaroni pasta Cheese, grated ½ cup milk Salt Pepper Chives, chopped Water Procedure Add macaroni in a bowl and add water for the macaroni to absorb. Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave. Add…

Macaroni and Cheese II

Macaroni and Cheese II

Ingredients 8 oz elbow macaroni Salt to taste ½ cup milk ½ cup cheese (of the chef’s preference), grated ¼ cup butter 1 egg dash of dried parsley and oregano Procedure Fill a pot with water, and add macaroni and…

Lo Mein

Lo Mein

This lo mein recipe is very flexible. Add what ever ingredients you think will fit. A popular combination is pork with water chestnuts and asparagus. “Stir fry-style meats and vegetables” simply refers to ingredients cut in pieces that are slightly…

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

Koshary, alternately spelled koshari or kushari, is an Egyptian dish of rice, pasta, and legumes. It combines elements of both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. According to Wikipedia it is Egypt’s national dish and a widely popular street food. Ingredients…

Koshari (Egyptian Rice with Pasta and Lentils)

Koshari (Egyptian Rice with Pasta and Lentils)

Koshari is a beloved Egyptian street food that brings together a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It is a hearty and satisfying vegetarian dish made with a mixture of rice, lentils, pasta, and a flavorful tomato sauce, topped with…

Kale and Garlic Pasta

Kale and Garlic Pasta

Kale and garlic pasta is a dish of cooked greens with chili flakes and pasta. The blanching and long cooking of the greens with garlic reduces the bitterness, and this dish can therefore be good for those who do not…