Pasta

Spaghettini with Garlic and Olive Oil

Ingredients:  

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt

16 ounces Dakota Growers Thin Spaghetti

Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:  

16 ounces (about 4 cups) Elbow Macaroni

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/2 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, diced

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 cups half-and-half

3 tablespoons flour

12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

3 tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Paprika

Tomato and Goat Cheese Sauce with Shrimp

Ingredients:  

16-ounces cavatappi

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped ripe tomatoes

1/3 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 pound medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined

1/8 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes

1/2 pound goat cheese

Fettuccine with Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients:  

1 pound fettuccine

4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced

1 medium red onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

3/4 cup fresh basil, shredded

1 cup parsley, chopped

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup black olives, chopped

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Macaroni Chili

Ingredients:  

2 pounds lean, ground beef

2 medium onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1/2 cup water

1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, undrained

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

16 ounces Elbow Mac

Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients:  

12 ounces spaghetti, broken in half

1 16-ounce bottle Italian dressing, light or regular

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

_ teaspoon paprika

_ teaspoon garlic powder

_ teaspoon black pepper

1 medium cucumber, diced

1 medium red onion, diced

2 medium tomatoes, diced

Spicy Black Bean Pasta Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces Dakota Growers Wagon Wheels

1 (16-ounces) can black beans, rinsed and drained

3 cups corn, thawed (fresh or frozen)

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup red onion, chopped

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Thanksgiving Pasta Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces rotini

2 cups cooked turkey, diced

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing, regular or low fat

1/2 cup dill pickles, diced

Tuna and Green Bean Pasta Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces Dakota Growers Orecchiette

1 pound frozen cut green beans, thawed

1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained

3 green onions, chopped (or chives)

2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 can (6 ounces) black olives, sliced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper (or black pepper)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Asian Bow-Tie Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Vegetables

Ingredients:  

16 ounces Dakota Growers Farfalle

1/2 cup peanut oil

1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to desired taste

12 ounces cooked medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined

1 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup sliced carrot

grated fresh ginger