Pasta

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Matt's Must-Have Macaroni and Cheese

This is the first recipe my husband offers up for me to make, even without me knowing, anytime we are invited to a dinner party with friends and family. I believe he could eat solely this mac n cheese forever and be happy. Homemade, from scratch, comfort dish that should be a staple at any dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
  • 1/4 cup Softened Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups Half and Half
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 8 oz. Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Velveeta
  • 4 oz Softened Cream Cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Boil noodles until cooked, strain, and set aside.
  3. Melt 3 tbsp of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add 3 tbsp of flour and whisk until consistency is that of a paste.
  5. Slowly add 1/2 cup of half and half. Whisk until combined. Gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 cups until combined.
  6. Continue to heat, whisking occasionally for about 10 minutes to allow it to thicken.
  7. Remove from heat, combine with remaining ingredients, add to warm macaroni and mix until thoroughly combined.
  8. Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  9. Let it stand 10 minutes before serving. 

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Tab's Pasta Salad

A refreshing and fun pasta salad, even the kids will love. I bring this for the family to eat during the summertime when we go to the beach or down to the sand bars at the river. It's so easy to pack up and go, just throw it in the ice chest. I fill up a big Ziploc bag and pour it out onto paper plates. It is a big hit with everyone!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Bow-Tie Pasta, cooked
  • 1 pkg Ham, cubed
  • 2 ribs Celery finely chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper finely chopped
  • 4 oz. Cheddar Cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cup sliced Grapes
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 
  • 1/4 cup Italian Salad Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Honey

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta, drain and let cool.
  2. Add all other ingredients in a bowl and mix together well.
  3. Once pasta has cooled, add to the mixture and mix well. 
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.
  5. Serve chilled.

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Authentic Fresh Pasta 

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is the recipe for Fresh Pasta.

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Ingredients

  • 100g (3/4 cup) of Flour (whichever type you like)
  • 50g (around 1/4 cup) of Liquid Egg or Water

Instructions

  1. Put the liquid or egg in the of the flour and mix well until you are able to knead with your hands.
  2. As soon as the dough is smooth and elastic, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it stand for 20 min.
  3. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Here you will feed the dough through a pasta machine. You may have to blend the dough to reach the width of the machine.
  4. Fold the dough back together and re-route the dough back through the machine.
  5. At this point, cut fettuccine and spaghetti putting it in the inserts and moving the handle to the next insert.
  6. For ravioli, put the filling you are using in the center with the distance of two fingers from ball to ball. Close the pocket and sure all the air is out.
  7.  Cut and cook for 6 minutes, mix with desired sauce and serve hot.

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Authentic Ravioli with Ricotta and Spinach

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is the recipe for Ravioli with Ricotta and Spinach.

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Ingredients

  • 200g (about 3/4 cup) fresh Ricotta cheese
  • 150g (about 5 cups) fresh Spinach
  • 60g (about 1/4 cup) Parmesan cheese
  • Spoonful of cornstarch
  • Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
  • Fresh Pasta
  • White Wine

Instructions

  1. Follow the Authentic Fresh Pasta recipe on this site for Ravioli.
  2. Use a metal circle or square to cut out the pasta, about 8cm wide.
  3. To make the filling, put spinach in a sauté pan with white wine, salt, and pepper and sauté until wilted.
  4. Drain the spinach and make sure all the moisture is out.
  5. Chop finely and add to the ricotta.
  6. Mix together spinach, ricotta, parmesan cheese and cornstarch along with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Put a teaspoon of filling inside the pasta pockets and close.
  8. Cut and cook for 6 minutes, mix with desired sauce and serve hot. Fresh Pasta recipe: Pasta / Sides | Sweet T's Recipes

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Authentic Sugo All'Agliona

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is a tomato-based pasta sauce with basil, garlic, white wine, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

  • 5 fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove the tomato stem and cut an x on the top of the tomato and blanch for a minute.
  2. Remove and cool under running water to stop the cooking.
  3. Peel and cut into cubes.
  4. In a saucepan and while on low heat, add olive oil, peeled garlic, basil and white wine and simmer.
  5. Add tomatoes, raise the heat and cook without moving much for another 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve over fresh pasta. Fresh Pasta recipe: Pasta / Sides | Sweet T's Recipes

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