“Lite” Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo

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The Bennett crew loves a good fettuccine laced with plenty of homemade alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese.  And every bite of rich, thick dreaminess draws out the ooohs and the ahhhs from my fettuccine loving family.  However, there are times … [Read more...]

Sweet Italian Sausage and Porcini Mushroom Ragu over Pappardelle

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Porcini mushrooms and sweet Italian sausage were made for each other.  I adore the two flavors combined in a rich and hearty tomato sauce, served over thick pieces of pasta.   Pappardelle is one of the best pastas for rich and thick slow … [Read more...]

Three Cheese Penne Bake with Peas and Ham

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This is what Ranger Craig refers to as a “casserole”, a word that is shunned in my house.  I thought my ears were falling off when I heard my handsome guy tell me “oh, that’s like a casserole!” Well… not exactly. Pasta bakes have been … [Read more...]

Linguine in a Spicy Tomato And Clam Sauce

Linguine in a Spicy Tomato and Clam Sauce

I love it when I can pull a meal together in a matter of minutes and serve it up piping hot, usually to the astonishment of my family. This is a rich, delicious tomato sauce simply prepared with a few flavorful and  spicy ingredients … [Read more...]

Stuffed Manicotti with Chicken Italian Sausage Ragu

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It looks as if our sunny spell has ended and the spring clouds have rolled in off the Pacific.  We're in for a little rain and cooler temperatures the next day or two and it feels like a perfect pasta week.  Pasta recipes are always a big hit … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Pasta with Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Lemon and Fresh Basil

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Pasta seems to be one of the most requested dinner selections in my house.   After dropping off the menu radar for a while, I brought back this divine little recipe and served it for dinner last week, and I must say it left my crew speechless.  … [Read more...]

Rigatoni Bennito

Rigatoni Bennito

Years ago, when my family and I lived back East, we frequented a local Italian Bistro with the most decadent pasta recipes my mouth had ever tasted.   One in particular that caught my taste buds attention was a tender, but al dente rigatoni, with … [Read more...]