Category Archives: pasta

Tired of Planning Dinner?

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: May 17, 2012

 I want to say the ‘t’ word. Julie Child would never say it, nor allow those around her to say it. I’ve read many books about Julia; she was known for cooking tirelessly (almost said it!) then exuberantly heading out for a late night on the town. But if you want to say you’re tired of… Read more

Also posted in Entrees, Rosie's Kitchen, Vegetables | 9 Responses

Couscous — A Super Speedy Side

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: May 7, 2012

Wine & Rosemary Couscous Prep & Cook time:  10 minutes 1          cup water 1/3       cup Holland House white cooking wine or white with lemon cooking wine 1           Tbsp. butter 1/2       tsp. dried rosemary, crushed 1/4       tsp. salt 1           cup couscous, regular or whole wheat In a 3-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients except couscous. Bring to a boil,… Read more

Also posted in Grains, Rita's Kitchen, Sides, Vegetarian | Tagged , | 5 Responses

Lemon-Pesto and Clams Pasta

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: February 9, 2011

Lemon-Pesto and Clams Pasta Prep time 25 minutes. Makes 4 entree servings. Prepare a green salad while the pasta is boiling and dinner is done! 12        ounces uncooked spaghetti, angel hair or fettuccine pasta 3/4      cup prepared pesto (one 7-oz container), divided 2          teaspoons grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon) 2          cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped… Read more

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Sassy Cincinnati Chili

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: January 13, 2011

Rita’s Sassy Cincinnati Chili Makes 6 servings (7-8 cups chili)    Prep and cook time: 50 minutes 3 Tbsp. chili powder * 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 16 oz. dry spaghetti 2 lbs. lean ground beef 1 large onion, diced 1/2… Read more

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End-of-Summer Fresh Tomato Sauce

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: September 19, 2010

Fresh Tomato Sauce – Very Easy & Delicious Prep Time: 1 hour (most of it is simmer-on-the-stove time).   Makes 2 cups sauce from 2 lbs tomatoes. 1/8 white or yellow onion, cut in 2 pieces 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut in quarters 1/2 carrot,* … Read more

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