| COUNTRY FRENCH Pasta Salad Mix Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe: 1/4 C. White Wine Vinegar 1/4 C. Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 C. Olive Oil Fresh Additions: 8-10 Artichoke Hearts, quarters 4 oz. Asiago or Romano Cheese, cubed 1 C Purple Onion, chopped Optional: 1/4 lb. Shredded Prosciutto Directions: Boil water in a 6 qt. pot, add 1 T. salt and pasta. Simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place contents of seasoning packet into small bowl. Add 3 T. of boiling pasta water and soak seasonings for 5 minutes or more. Drain pasta and quickly run under cold water. Combine with seasonings and optional fresh ingredients. Shake up vinaigrette dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Pour over salad ingredients, toss and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. Best to use within 24 hours. Serves: 8-10 Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes Country Fresh Carbonnara Casserole Recipe Ingredients: 2 Eggs 1/4 C. Milk or Cream 4 oz. Parmesan Cheese 8 oz. Bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled (Diced Ham, Cooked Shrimp or Chicken) Directions: In a small bowl beat together eggs and cream. Add contents of seasoning packet and allow to soak. Cook pasta in boiling water 7-8 minutes. Drain pasta and immediately toss all ingredients in a large bowl and serve. |
