Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet(s)
- 12 oz. pasta (I use Trio Italiano, i.e. Rotini, Shells, Penne)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ C whipping cream or half & half
- 1 T flour, all-purpose
- ½ C white wine, dry
- 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
- 5 oz. baby spinach, washed & stems removed
- 2 T capers
- 1 ½ tsp Cajun/creole seasoning (I use Chef Prudhomme’s Magic Salmon Seasoning)
- 2 T butter, unsalted
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 394
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Cholesterol: 56
- Fat: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Sodium: 434
- Sugar: 5
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
“Eat for the body you want, not the body you have!” Anytime I come across a recipe that provides me the…
Ingredients
- 1 lb crawfish tails (packaged LA crawfish is preferred)
- 12 to 16 oz pasta (Rotelli is traditional, use your favorite shape)
- 6 T butter, unsalted
- 2 or 3 large shallots, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 T Creole seasoning
- ¼ t cayenne pepper
- ¼ C dry white wine
- 2 C heavy cream (or half & half)
- 1 T lemon juice
- ¼ C parsley, chopped
- 1 C Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 to 6 oz baby spinach, stems removed
Nutrients
- Calories: 486
- Carbohydrates: 53
- Cholesterol: 150
- Fat: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Sodium: 802
- Sugar: 6
Crawfish Monica Florentine
“Money can’t bayou love but it can bayou crawfish!” Once about every two or three years I come across a recipe…
Ingredients
- 12 oz. thin spaghetti pasta
- 12 oz. crawfish tail meat, frozen, cleaned
- 12 oz. shrimp, medium, frozen or fresh
- 1 can (10oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10oz.) condensed cream of shrimp soup
- 1 cup white mushrooms, fresh, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups white cheese, grated or shredded (I used Italian blend), divided
- 1 can (14oz.) diced tomatoes, drained (I used fire roasted w/garlic)
- 1 tsp parsley flakes, dried
Crawfish & Shrimp Baked Spaghetti
“laissez les bon temps rouler … Cajun French for Let the good times roll.” It’s funny how your tastes change as…
Ingredients
- 1 T olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 cans (6 oz. ea.) chopped clams, drained, juices reserved
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ lb Pappardelle pasta
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 2 T fresh or dry chopped parsley
- 1 T grated Parmesan & Romano cheese (optional)
Clams Pappardelle
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” F. Fellini The real Italian version of this recipe probably has a few more…
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- 2 tsps Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Sprinkle of Salt and Pepper
Spaghetti Squash
“Noodles are not only amusing but delicious.” – Julia Child Most people don’t even know what a Spaghetti Squash is, muchless…
Ingredients
- 6 oz shrimp (70-90 count of small shrimp in 1 pound) , raw, shelled
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- salt
- 3/8 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- 1 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 ¼ cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 6 oz spinach fettuccine or penne or your favorite pasta
- 2 oz (real) bacon pieces/bits (DO NOT use the artificial kind)
Bacon Garlic Shrimp with Pasta and Sun-Dried…
“Life is too short, lick the bowl.” This recipe was inspired by a very similar one I found on Julia’s Album…
Ingredients
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cups alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 small rotisserie chicken or 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg (9 oz) chopped spinach, cooked, drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese + ½ cup, divided
- 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes, julienne-cut or in pieces
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: fresh parsley, finely chopped
White Chicken Lasagna Rollups
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” F. Fellini This dish is like heaven on a plate! And like so…
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ground beef
- 2 tsps Crushed or Minced Garlic, divided
- 8 oz Sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 T Olive Oil
- 16 oz Bowtie Pasta (not the mini-bowties)
- 24 oz Jar of pasta sauce
- 1 T Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp White Pepper
- ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
- 16 oz Cottage Cheese, small curd
Stovetop Bowtie Pizza
“My head says gym but my heart says pasta.” This recipe was inspired by and adapted from one by Bridget OConnor…
Ingredients
- 1lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 4-oz package cream cheese
- 2 large (giant) pasta shells
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups tortilla chips (crushed)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup sour cream
Taco Stuffed Shells
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like.” Mark Twain This dish can be served…
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spiral Pasta (I use Wacky Mac for color and variety)
- 1 pound ground beef (or 1/2 beef, 1/2 pork)
- 1/2 each medium shallot, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 can (15 oz.) pizza sauce
- 1 squeeze bottle (15 oz.) pizza sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, whipped
- 1/3 cup whole milk or half & half
- 2 T grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese (or mozzarella cheese) divided
- 2 ounces sliced pepperoni (I use mini-pepperoni)
- 4 to 6 ounces mushrooms, chopped and sauteed (optional)
Spiral Pepperoni Pizza Bake
“The trouble with eating Italian food is that three or four days later you are hungry again.” At first glance this…
Ingredients
- 1 package spinach fettucine (8 to 10 oz), cooked al dente and drained
- 3 1/2 ounces cream cheese (lower fat neufchatel), cubed and softened
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, medium size, raw, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup, condensed (low-fat, low-sodium)
- 1 cup sour cream, light
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, light
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Creamy Shrimp Pasta Supreme
“Bless the cook who serves love and laughter.” When I first chanced across this recipe, it was named Creamy Shrimp Noodle…
