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Spaghetti alla Mozzarella

2 large tomato, cubed1 ½ c mozzarella cheese, cubed2 grated garlic cloves½ c fresh basil1 t black pepper½ t salt2 green onions, chopped¼ c olive oil¾ lb. spaghetti, cooked
Mix all the ingredients except the spaghetti, then toss well with the spaghetti. A great late summer dish – no cooking and a use for all [...]

Creamy Pick-Your-Favorite-Seafood Pasta

1 lb. crawfish tails, shrimp, or lump crabmeat1 stick of butter (Do not use margarine.)1 pint of half-and-half1 good-sized bunch green onions, chopped3 – 10 cloves garlic, chopped (to your taste)Cajun seasoning to taste (or 1 – 2 tbsp)1 lb. cooked fresh pasta (Rotini is preferred, but use your favorite shape.)
Cook pasta according to the [...]

Lasagne Roll-ups

Adapted from the recipe by the same name in the More-with-Less CookbookYields 7-8 servings
Cook and drain according to package direction: 12 lasagne noodles
Filling
Steam until limp:2 bunches fresh spinach, Swiss chard or turnip greens, finely choppedor simply crumble and stir in 1/2 frozen block of spinach
Add and mix well:1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 large tub of [...]

Sausage and Pepper Stew

This one has been in my “recipes to try” file so long that I no longer remember where it came from. Glad I finally did though!
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1 1/4 lb hot Italian sausages1 medium onion, thinly sliced4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped3 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips28-oz can [...]

Fresh Tomato Pasta

This is a combo recipe – a two for one! The basic recipe uses fresh or canned tomatoes – you get to choose whether you want the final pasta to be a creamy herb or red pepper with bacon.
I love it because it’s perfect to use any time of year. In the summer, I have [...]


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