Macaroni and Cheese

1/2 pound whole wheat elbow macaroni 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 2-1/2 cups 1-percent milk 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350...

Lemon Cream Chicken Pasta

4-1/2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1-1/2 lemons, quartered 2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 14-1/2-ounce cans chicken broth 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1-1/2 (8-ounce) packages rotelle pasta 1-1/2 cups...

Ham & Asparagus Bows

4 cups farfalle (bow tie pasta) 10-ounce package cut asparagus frozen 8 ounces cooked ham slices, cut into strips 1 8-ounce container of soft-style cream cheese with chives and onion 1/3 cup milk Cook pasta according to package directions, but add the frozen asparagus...

German-style Rigatoni

6 ounces dried rigatoni 8 ounces cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces 1-1/2 pound Golden Delicious or Fuji apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch- thick slices 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles In a 4-quart Dutch oven,...

Garden Risotto

1 cup Arborio rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3-1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons dried basil In a large saucepan, cook rice in hot oil over medium heat for 5...

Creamy Mac-n-Cheese

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter, cut into pieces 2-1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk (don’t substitute) 1/2...

Chicken Saltimbocca

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness) Salt and pepper, to taste 1/3 cup flour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sage, dried 2 slices prosciutto (Italian ham), thinly sliced 1/4 pound fresh...

Company Mac & Cheese

7 ounces elbow macaroni 6 tablespoons butter, divided 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs Cook macaroni according to...

Chestnut Risotto

1 cup Arborio rice 4 quarts chicken stock 1 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 stalk celery, minced 1 shallot, minced 3 fresh mushrooms, minced 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons white wine 1/2 cup roasted chestnuts, shelled and minced 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese,...

Baked Ziti

1/2 pound whole wheat ziti 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 can (28-ounces) tomatoes in thick puree 2...

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