The tastiest bolognese you’ll ever make. Slow-simmered with seasoned sausage and beef, canned or fresh tomatoes, herbs and a lot of love.
Slow-Simmered Bolognese
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Pasta dishes
Quick and easy pasta dishes, meals and salads
Spicy Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad
Green Chile, Pasta dishes, Poultry Entrees, SaladsA hearty, spicy chicken pasta salad with green chile, corn, jack cheese and more. A great way to use leftover seasoned chicken.
Calabacitas Macaroni & Cheese
Green Chile, Pasta dishes, Vegetarian EntreesThis year’s calabacitas recipe – Calabacitas Macaroni & Cheese. It’s late summer and here in New Mexico the markets are loaded with lots of fresh summer squash, corn and green chile. So as you may remember from previous years, this combination of fresh vegetables means that it’s calabacitas time. This […]
Sweet Pea Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs
Pasta dishes, Salads, Vegetable SidesA delightful summer salad with fresh peas and herbs tossed with macaroni, preserved lemon and a few other tasty ingredients. A great summer side for barbecues, potlucks, and picnics.
Pasta with Smoked Salmon, Asparagus and a Lemon Mustard Sauce
Fish and Seafood, Pasta dishesA delicious pasta with smoked salmon, asparagus and a tangy lemon mustard sauce. Easy to make and easy to change up using vegetables on hand.
Bourbon Braised Pork Loin with Mushrooms and Apples
Beef, Pork, Lamb, Meat Entrees, Pasta dishesAn extremely easy and flavorful braised pork with a hint of sweet bourbon and sage served over a seasoned Israeli couscous.
Spicy Smoked Chicken Tetrazzini
Green Chile, Pasta dishes, Poultry EntreesTetrazzini is such an easy dish to thrown together and is quite versatile. This particular chicken tetrazzini is made with leftover smoked chicken, a few vegetables, and for a little kick, some spicy roasted green chile.
Pasta with Broccoli, Leeks and Preserved Lemon
Pasta dishes, Vegetarian EntreesThis pasta with broccoli, leeks and preserved lemon is so easy to make, but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. A great week day meal.
Fennel Spiced Ham and Mushroom Pasta
Beef, Pork, Lamb, How To, Pasta dishesLearn how to turn leftovers and small amounts of ingredients into a delicious pasta dish like this fennel spiced pasta with ham and mushrooms. Originally is was a refrigerator clean out, but it was so good that now it’s a planned dish.
Pasta With Leek Confit and Mushrooms
Pasta dishes, Vegetarian EntreesThis recipe yields a light and healthy pasta dish with leeks, mushrooms and sweet peppers. A great dish for Meatless Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, or any day of the week.
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