Showing posts with label PASTA/NOODLES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PASTA/NOODLES. Show all posts

Monday, August 3, 2015

All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole




How To Cook All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole

All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole - Casseroles in the United States or continental Europe usually consist of pieces of meat (such as chicken) or fish (such as tuna), various chopped vegetables, a starchy binder such as flour, rice, potato or pasta, and, often, a crunchy or cheesy topping. Liquids are released from the meat and vegetables during cooking, and further liquid in the form of stock, or vegetable juice may be added when the dish is assembled. Casseroles are usually cooked slowly in the oven, often uncovered. They may be served as a main course or a side dish, and may be served in the vessel in which they were cooked. In the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, a casserole is named after its dish, rather than its contents. Casseroles in these countries are very similar to stews. The difference is that once the meat and vegetables are browned on top of the stove, they are then cooked in liquid in the oven, in a closed dish, producing meat that is tender and juicy, from long slow cooking. As the heat is indirect, there is also less chance of it burning.
Chicken Pasta Casserole
All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole

Types of casserole include ragout, hotpot, cassoulet, tajine, moussaka, lasagne, shepherd's pie, gratin, rice or macaroni timballo, and carbonnade. A distinction can be made between casseroles and stews: stewing is a cooking process whereby heat is applied to the bottom of the cooking vessel (typically over a fire or on a stove), whereas casserole cooking is generally done in an oven to bake where heat circulates all around the cooking vessel. Casseroles may be cooked covered or uncovered, while braises are typically covered to prevent evaporation.
All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole Time And Procedure
Prep time 20 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 45 mins

All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole Ingredients

  • 1 lb. rotini pasta
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, chicken breasts slices
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 1 small can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole Steps And Methods For Cooking.
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Grease baking dish with oil.
  3. Preheat oven to 350F.
  4. Heat oil in a saute pan.
  5. Brown the chicken in oil. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and spaghetti sauce. Let it simmer for 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in broccoli. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Put pasta in baking dish. Pour chicken mixture over pasta. Toss.
  8. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes (uncovered).
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All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole Additional Trivia
Did You Know That There are many different types of pasta casseroles, such as a meaty pasta casserole using various types of meat and an Italian pasta casserole using rotini pasta and tomato sauce. Other pasta dishes may include Mexican and Spanish-inspired ingredients blended with different varieties of pasta, which can easily be made into a gluten-free or vegetarian-style pasta casserole. More often than not, a casserole using pasta as its base ingredient will use a type of sauce for a filling, such as diced tomatoes or creamy condensed soup. For each casserole, different pasta variations are possible, including rotini pasta, spaghetti, angel hair and fettucini pasta.
A meaty pasta casserole is popular among Italian recipes, and often includes the use of rotini or penne pasta instead of spaghetti or angel hair, which can turn mushy during baking. Most meaty casseroles using pasta use a blend of different ground or whole meats, such as pork sausage, beef and ground chicken. The basic sauce that is often mixed into the casserole includes diced, chopped or pureed tomatoes, and contains herbs such as oregano and basil. Shredded cheddar or colby cheese is also mixed in and sprinkled on top before baking to add flavor.
Mexican pasta casserole contains ingredients often used in traditional enchilada recipes, such as enchilada sauce, jalapeno, avocado and cheese. The pasta most often used for Mexican casseroles is rotini, yet some recipes may use a blend of rotini, fettucini or spaghetti. Along with the cheese, which melts during baking and creates a meaty texture, ground beef or shredded chicken is often used to create bulk and add flavor. Diced tomatoes are commonly used as a sauce blended with the pasta and other ingredients, and sour cream may be included to create a creamier, richer flavor and texture.



Pizza pasta casserole is a fun way to enjoy the flavor of pizza without using a crust, and will often include common pizza ingredients such as tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Rotini pasta is the base of pizza pasta casserole, creating a firm layer underneath, and the casserole is baked to melt the cheese and warm the dish. With any pasta casserole, many meat items can be substituted or eliminated to create a vegetarian casserole. For those sensitive to the gluten present in wheat-based pastas, pasta used in casseroles can be substituted with gluten-free varieties.
All Time Chicken Pasta Casserole History
In 1866, Elmire Jolicoeur, a French Canadian immigrant, invented the precursor of the modern casserole in Berlin, New Hampshire. The casseroles we know today are a relatively modern invention. Early casserole recipes consisted of rice that was pounded, pressed, and filled with a savoury mixture of meats such as chicken or sweetbreads. Some time around the 1870s this sense of casserole seems to have slipped into its current sense. Cooking in earthenware containers has always been common in most nations, but the idea of casserole cooking as a one-dish meal became popular in America in the twentieth century, especially in the 1950s when new forms of lightweight metal and glassware appeared on the market. By the 1970s casseroles took on a less-than sophisticated image.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Hot And Spicy Beef Noodle Soup



How To Cook Hot And Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Hot And Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - It is best if you will choose a cut of beef with marbled fat. Slices of beef with marbled fat are better consumed in soup dishes such as this, but you should make sure to control yourself by eating in moderation. As for the star anise and chili, try to lessen the amount if you cannot handle too much heat or flavor.Try this Spicy Beef Noodle Soup Recipe. Let me know what you think.
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Hot And Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Beef Noodle Soup has always been a favorite espacially during cold weather. This Spicy Beef Noodle Soup Recipe will surely make you feel warm and comfortable your taste buds will be happy too.
If you like beef pares or beef mami, I’m confident that you will like this Spicy Beef Noodle Soup dish. This dish is like the combination of the two dishes only spicier. 

Hot And Spicy Beef Noodle Soup Ingredients




  • 2 lbs. sliced beef shank
  • 4 ounces dried noodles (Mi Trung)
  • 3 to 5 pieces dried Thai chili
  • A bunch of baby bok choy, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cooking wine
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 to 5 pieces star anise
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Hot And Spicy Beef Noodle Soup Steps And Method For Cooking.
  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot
  2. Once the oil becomes hot, sauté the garlic, ginger, and scallions for 30 seconds to a minute
  3. Add the beef. Cook for 3 minutes or until the color browns.
  4. Add the soy sauce, cooking wine, beef broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
  5. Put-in the star anise, sugar, and chili. Stir and simmer for 60 to 90 minutes.
  6. Soak the noodles in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and arrange in individual bowls.
  7. Add the bok choy, salt, and pepper. Stir and cover the pot. Turn the heat to off.
  8. Let the residual heat cook the bok choy for 5 minutes.
  9. Pour the soup with beef slices and vegetables on the bowls where the noodle are arranged.
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Hot And Spicy Beef Noodle Soup Additional Trivia
Beef noodle soup is a very broad culinary term that refers to any soup with beef and noodles as the main components. Almost every cuisine in the world has some kind of traditional beef noodle soup, and almost every home cook has his or her own version. Beef noodle soups are also extremely common in supermarkets all over the world as canned, dehydrated, frozen, and instant soup products. A typical beef noodle soup is a broth based soup, with beef broth as the liquid component, and some type of noodle, most often a hearty, broad noodle, such as egg noodles or kluski noodles, although other types of noodles are used in many parts of the world.
Most typical beef noodle soups begin with a base of beef broth or stock. This can come from a number of sources  from homemade beef stock to canned or instant broth from bullion cubes, paste, or granules. The beef flavor of the stock may be delicate to very rich, depending on the recipe. The stock may also be flavored with vegetable flavors such as onions, celery, carrots or savory herbs, like thyme, savory, or rosemary. In some parts of the world, such as the Far East, many exotic herbs and spices are possible.
Beef is not always used in beef noodle soup, such as the instant ramen noodle soups, although it is found in most recipes. It is generally found in most versions of this soup in the form of cubes of lean beef, such as chuck roast or stew meat, usually simmered in broth for long periods until well done, but tender. In many instant or dehydrated prepackaged soup products, the ingredients may list beef, but it is generally powdered or in very small pieces.
Noodles for beef noodle soup vary widely from cuisine to cuisine. In the Far East the noodles may be rice noodles, maifun, or more traditional pasta. In many western cuisines, the noodles are often short, broad egg noodles, or a special kind of noodle called kluski noodles, which are actually sort of an intermediary between more traditional noodles and dumplings, which are favored for soup because they tend to hold their shape and texture better than many other traditional pasta noodles. Some beef noodle soup recipes may call for other pastas, such as various macaroni or tiny pasta shapes, developed specifically for soups, called pastina.
Most recipes in almost all cuisines call for other ingredients as well. Vegetables, such as onion, celery, and carrots are most common, but in some recipes, it is possible to find fruits, nuts, or other meats as well. Herbs and spices are also common additions to beef noodle soup recipes, and may vary widely depending on the part of the world from which the recipe originates. Mushrooms are another common addition to many beef noodle soups as well.
In the far East, particularly in China and Taiwan, beef noodle soup is extremely popular, and are the basis for whole chains of restaurants and even annual festivals. It is often served as a meal by itself with lots of vegetables and long noodles. In Western and European countries, these soups are often found canned in supermarkets and made by many home cooks as simple, hearty comfort food.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Special crab linguine



How To Cook Special crab linguine

Special crab linguine - Crab Linguine is a classic pasta dish and perfect for this time of year when crab is in season. When I made it his time, however, I wanted to tone down the spice in the original recipe as well as use some of the wonderful, seasonal asparagus I had found at our local farm shop.
I hadn’t intended to blog the result but as we sat down to eat it just looked so good, I found myself really wanting to share. Hence, the very un-styled photograph which was quite literally taken at the dining table just before I tucked into my supper!
It’s a well-known fact that I am incapable of leaving a recipe alone, even once I have triple tested and blogged it. I tweak, I play, I adapt; in short I am always looking use the ingredients I have available as well as to make things even better. That’s what happened recently with my Easy Crab Linguine recipe.
crab linguine
Special crab linguine

It’s a well-known fact that I am incapable of leaving a recipe alone, even once I have triple tested and blogged it. I tweak, I play, I adapt; in short I am always looking use the ingredients I have available as well as to make things even better. That’s what happened recently with my Easy Crab Linguine recipe. Crab Linguine is a classic pasta dish and perfect for this time of year when crab is in season. When I made it his time, however, I wanted to tone down the spice in the original recipe as well as use some of the wonderful, seasonal asparagus I had found at our local farm shop.I hadn’t intended to blog the result but as we sat down to eat it just looked so good, I found myself really wanting to share. Hence, the very un-styled photograph which was quite literally taken at the dining table just before I tucked into my supper!
Crab Linguine
This dish is incredibly easy and is literally the work of moments to put together. This is mainly because I use crab meat that has already been cooked and separated. Preparing crab can be quite a long, drawn out process and frankly I can’t face the idea of cooking a live crab. I can buy fresh crab meat quite easily in my local grocery store – I use the brand Seafood & Eat It (they have a great website but beware the very loud background music!). You can also use frozen crab for this recipe if fresh is not available locally. Just thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and make sure it is nicely shredded and separated. Many people use both white and brown crab meat for Crab Linguine. I am not a fan of brown crab meat so I use only the white. As I can buy it separately so there is absolutely no waste. You can of course use both brown and white crab meat if you prefer.

Special crab linguine Ingredients

100g linguine
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
2 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche
100g tub white crabmeat or 100g drained from a can
handful rocket, chopped, plus extra leaves to serve
zest ½ lemon
1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
This is a perfect date night recipe as it makes enough to serve two generously. In addition, its quick preparation and easy clean up make it perfect for dinner à deux. While one person is preparing, the other can set the table, light some candles and pour two glasses of chilled white wine. Then all you have to do is sit down together, relax and enjoy the meal. I suggest some fresh strawberries and cream for dessert. I will leave the rest of the evening up to you!



Special crab linguine Steps And Methods For Cooking.
  1. Cook the linguine following pack instructions, reserving a little cooking liquid before you drain it.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the garlic and cook gently to soften, but don’t brown. Stir in the crème fraîche, crabmeat, chopped rocket and lemon zest, and gently heat through.
  3. Tip in the cooked pasta and a little cooking liquid to help the sauce coat the pasta. Season and give everything a stir. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and remaining rocket leaves.
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Special crab linguine Additional Trivia
Crab Meats
Did You Know That Crab meat refers to flesh from crabs, which are a predominately marine crustacean. There are several types, or grades, of this meat, each of which comes from a different part of the crab. This meat must be cooked, and it often has a distinct sweet flavor. Real and imitation crab meat are both used in popular recipes.
Claw crab meat is one of the least expensive and most accessible grades of crab. This meat comes from inside the legs and claws of the crab, and it turns a dark pink color when cooked. The meat located in the large pinchers of the crab is often referred to as crab fingers.
Colossal and jumbo grade crab meat refers to the meat that connects the body and the back legs, which are used for swimming. These are often the largest pieces of crab. Colossal grade meat is typically large, but only because it is taken from large crab species, like blue crab.
Lump crab may have smaller, broken pieces of jumbo grade crab. It will also contain meat from the rest of the body. Special crab meat also consists mainly of flakes of meat from the crab's body. Back fin meat, on the other hand is made up of a mixture of jumbo and special meat.
his seafood often has a very distinct flavor. Many people describe the taste of crab meat as somewhat sweet. Some choose to eat certain types of crab meat, like crab legs, with nothing but butter. Others may choose to mix this meat into a multi-ingredient dish.
When creating a dish that calls for crab meat, a recipe will usually specify whether the meat should be fresh, canned, or imitation meat. Fresh crab meat is often referred to as real crab. It is obtained directly from the crab itself. Canned crab is often thought to be inferior to fresh meat, but it is much more convenient. This type of meat is often used for food items like crab cakes.
Imitation crab meat, sometimes referred to as krab, is actually a type of Japanese processed seafood product. It is typically made from Alaskan pollock and a binder, usually egg whites. Crab flavoring is then added, and the mixture is formed into sticks. A layer of red coloring is then added, and the sticks are packaged for sale. Most supermarkets carry this type of product in their seafood sections, therefore it is much easier to obtain in some areas.
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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Filipino Style Shrimp Scampi





How To Cook Delicious Filipino Style Shrimp Scampi 

Delicious Filipino Style Shrimp Scampi  - The key in making a successful dish is time. Make sure that the pasta is cooked al denote do not overcook the shrimps, and try to reduce the sauce for optimum flavor. I recommend you to follow the package instructions in cooking the linguine as stated in this Shrimp Scampi Recipe – some brands have different cooking time.
I used precooked shrimps for this Shrimp Scampi Recipe not because it is necessary, but rather of availability. Using packaged precooked shrimps also saves you time in cleaning-up. If you are fortunate enough to have fresh shrimps around, make sure to remove the shells and veins before cooking. Like squids and other seafood, shrimps tend to shrink when cooked longer than the usual. Make sure to cook your shrimps accordingly. For example, it will take about 3 to 4 minutes to cook medium shrimps while large ones takes 5 to 6 minutes.
Style Shrimp Scampi
Delicious Filipino Style Shrimp Scampi

Do you like seafood? How about trying this quick and easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe?
I like this Shrimp Scampi Recipe because it is simple to prepare and the outcome is something that you will be proud of. You might have tried other Shrimp Scampi Recipe prepared using different methods. Let’s not waste time doing fancy things in preparing this dish. All you need are the ingredients, a little cooking know how, and determination to successfully complete the process. Let me show you how.

Delicious Filipino Style Shrimp Scampi  Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium to large shrimps, shelled and defined
  • 1 lb linguine cooked according to package instructions
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup clam juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
SHRIMP scampi is a dish so entrenched in the Italian-American vernacular that until the day I decided to make it, I did not realize that I didn’t know what it was.
Delicious Filipino Style Shrimp Scampi Steps And Methods For Cooking.
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
  3. Pour-in the clam juice and white wine. Stir and let boil.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and shrimps. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Remove the shrimps one by one. Meanwhile, reduce the sauce (this is done simmering the sauce for a few minutes). Turn the heat off.
  6. Add butter and stir. Put-in lemon juice and parsley.
  7. Arrange the cooked pasta in pasta bowls. Top with shrimps and pour the sauce over.
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Delicious Filipino Style Shrimp Scampi  Additional Trivia




Shrimp scampi is a wonderful pasta dish that includes the use of some type of pasta along with different types of shrimp. Usually, large shrimp are used for the dish although it is possible to make use of smaller or popcorn shrimp in the recipe. Along with the pasta and shrimp, the preparation of shrimp scampi generally includes such ingredients as butter, white wine and garlic.
While shrimp scampi is sometimes thought of as being an elegant dish, the fact is that a basic recipe can be prepared using a skillet and a pot for the pasta. After melting the butter in the skillet, the defined shrimp are sautéed in the skillet. As the shrimp begin to firm and take on a pink hue, other ingredients are added to help create a thin sauce. One simple recipe for the sauce includes lemon juice, a dash of white wine, and green onions and finely chopped parsley to taste. Since the shrimp does not need to cook for very long, the sauce is only allowed to cook for another moment or two.
While the shrimp is the centerpiece of shrimp scampi, the pasta provides a great deal of the texture and the visual appeal of the dish. Linguini or angel hair pasta are favorite options, although thicker spaghetti or even egg noodles can be used to create the bed for the shrimp and sauce. The cooked pasta is drained and arranged on the plate with a slightly hollowed out section in the middle of the bed of pasta. The cooked shrimp and the sauce are placed in the middle section. The presentation can be enhanced by placing a sprig or two of parsley in strategic position.
While the dish does appear elegant, the process is relatively simple and takes very little time to prepare. Dried pasta can be put on to cook while the shrimp and sauce is prepared in the skillet. Purchasing shrimp that is already defined and ready for cooking will also speed up the process. All in all, it is possible to prepare shrimp scampi in as little as ten to fifteen minutes.
This same basic recipe can also be employed with other crustaceans as well. Along with shrimp pasta, a basic scampi recipe works well with various types of shellfish, including lobster tails. While the cooking time for the seafood may vary, the same basic ingredients for the sauce and the options for the pasta remain the same.
Shrimp scampi History
I got the idea to make scampi for dinner while researching recipes circa 1970 for a project. Flipping through an old-school Italian cookbook complete with red-checkered tablecloth cover, I noticed a photo of fat, pink, head-on shrimp displayed on a platter adorned with green grapes and a pear. Fried scampi, the title read. The recipe called for only three ingredients: jumbo prawns, olive oil and garlic. Huh, I thought as I took in the strangeness of pre-Martha Stewart food styling, doesn’t shrimp scampi always have butter, and isn’t it served over pasta?
I asked a colleague what she thought shrimp scampi was, and she quickly said “garlic shrimp with some kind of breading.” Another friend posited shrimp in garlicky tomato sauce.
If shrimp scampi is such a classic staple of Italian restaurants, why didn’t any of us know what it was?
Thanks to a quick Internet search that I then confirmed in Lidia Bastianich’s authoritative book, “Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen” (Knopf, 2001), I learned that shrimp scampi is one of those creations in which immigrant cooks adapted Italian techniques to American ingredients.
Scampi are in fact tiny, lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells (also called langoustines). One traditional way of preparing them in Italy, Ms. Bastianich writes, is to sauté them with olive oil, garlic, onion and white wine. Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names. Thus the dish was born, along with inevitable variations like adding tomatoes, breadcrumbs, or, as Ms. Bastianich does, tarragon.
As I saw it, this meant I was free to interpret shrimp scampi pretty much any way I wanted. And I wanted my scampi to be something buttery and rich, with pan drippings intense enough to act as a sauce for pasta, or to make a tasty bread sop reminiscent of the other dish I associate with melted butter and garlic: escargots à la bourguignonne. If I could come up with a scampi sauce as addictive as snail butter, I’d be one very happy cook.
So I started with shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic and parsley. Taking Ms. Bastianich’s cue, I decided to add white wine, just a little bit of something really good that I could also drink with dinner. The acidity would help balance out the richness and lighten the sauce. Upon reflection, I also decided that since most of the recipes I came across used olive oil, maybe I should include that too, for more complexity.
Gathering my ingredients, I started to cook. I melted the butter with the olive oil and added the garlic, which released its heady scent as soon as it hit the hot fat. It smelled comforting and familiar, and reminded me of the other ingredient I often add to a pan of garlicky olive oil — crushed red pepper flakes. On a whim, I threw some in with the wine, then tossed in shrimp that I had shelled but not defined.
A quick digression. Unless my shrimp are jumbo-size, with perilous, inky stripes running down their backs, I never bother deceiving.
I learned this from my mother, who also doesn’t clean out the goop from under flaps of soft-shell crabs. When you’re the cook, you get to do what you like.
You could even leave on the shrimp shells and heads, as that 1970s photograph attests. It will make some pretty greasy work for your guests, but the shrimp will have an especially deep, saline taste.
Either way, once the shrimp are added to the pan, the trick is to cook them just long enough that they turn pink all over, but not until their bodies curl into rounds with the texture of tires. This took about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, I tasted the sauce and decided that more acidity was required. A squeeze of lemon perked everything up without diminishing the essential butteriness.
And there I had it, my version of shrimp scampi, a classic Italian-American dish as interpreted by a Jewish-American cook. What could be more authentic that that?
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Sweet Chicken Spaghetti




How To Cook Sweet Chicken Spaghetti

Sweet Chicken Spaghetti - I composed this recipe for the kids. Sure, Filipino spaghetti is good. However, not all kids (or even some adults) like having ketchup in their meal. This particular recipe only uses tomato sauce and tomato paste to prepare the base sauce.
What I like about developing a good pasta sauce (in general) is that you can apply it to any type of noodles. If my kids like to have the same dish every week, I usually use different kinds of pasta. This gives them the pleasure of enjoying the taste that they love in different forms.
Try this Sweet Chicken Spaghetti recipe. Let me know what you think.
Sweet Chicken Spaghetti
Sweet Chicken Spaghetti

Sweet Chicken Spaghetti is another version of Filipino spaghetti which makes use of ground chicken, instead of pork. This can also be prepared by consuming ground turkey breast. As you can see, Filipino style spaghetti won’t be complete without hotdogs. I added chicken hot dogs in this recipe and served it with toast.

Sweet Chicken Spaghetti Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spaghetti noodles cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken or turkey hotdog, sliced diagonally
  • 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon chicken powder or 1 chicken cube
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken spaghetti is one of the very best of the comfort food casseroles. If you haven't had chicken spaghetti lately, it may be time to put it on the menu.
Casseroles have been around for a long time, but, for many of us, they are most commonly associated with the 1950s. Once Campbell's started producing its "cream of" soups in 1934, casseroles gradually took on the form that we are most familiar with today.
There are many versions of chicken spaghetti out there, but this one is one of the best I've tasted. It's very flavorful, very cheesy, with just the right ratio of chicken to spaghetti to veggies to sauce. It's also kind of pretty, with the red pimentos and green peppers peeking out from under the layers of spaghetti and yellow cheese.
Sweet Chicken Spaghetti Steps And Methods For Cooking.




  1. Arrange the spaghetti noodles in individual plates. Set aside.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a deep cooking pot.
  3. Sauté the onion
  4. Add the ground chicken and then cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Put-in the hotdog slices and chicken cube. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Stir and then cook for another 3 minutes
  6. Pour-in the tomato sauce and water. Stir. Let boil and then simmer for 35 to 45 minutes.
  7. Add the sugar and tomato paste. Stir and continue to cook until the texture of the sauce becomes thick.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Pour a portion of the sauce over the arranged spaghetti noodles.
  10. Top with shredded cheese. Serve with toast.
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Sweet Chicken Spaghetti Additional Trivia
his recipe is from Betty Crocker, I first made it over 25 years ago and it is still a family favorite. I made it tonight and oh my house smells so good...here it is.
The original name is Chicken Confetti. I don't know why, it doesn't look like confetti. When my girls were little they called it chicken spaghetti, works for me.
For diabetics: Lightly pack a one cup measuring cup with spaghetti and then pour it onto your dinner plate, it will surprise you how much more it looks like on the plate than it does in the cup. At least it did for me. A cup of pasta plus sauce and chicken; both of which are carb free, plus salad will be a complete and satisfying meal. The sauce, chicken and salad will not affect your blood sugar, the dressing on the salad might, so go gently there.
Source Recipe Here

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Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams




How To Cook Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams

Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams - Linguine Pasta with Clams is a good idea for a quick and easy lunch. I like this pasta dish because it is pleasing to the palate: the flavor is not overwhelming and so delish! I used ready-to-cook littleneck clams for this recipe. These are the frozen round clams available in the grocery store that were already cleaned and pre-cooked.
Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams
Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams

If in case you will be using fresh clams, make sure that you brush the outer shell of the clams and soak them in fresh water until the clams open. Doing this will let the clams spit-out sand and other impurities that they have inside. The flavor of this dish is very mild. The clam juice and white wine are base while the spices and vegetables enhances the flavor. While this dish may not sound very tasty, it’s mild flavor is its main asset: its not overpowering and very pleasant.Try this Linguine Pasta with Clams recipe. Let me know what you think.

Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. round clam, cleaned
  • 1 lb. linguine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 stalks scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 ounces bottled clam juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams Steps And methods




  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Set aside in a large bowl.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan.
  3. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion turns soft.
  4. Add the red and green bell peppers and clams. Stir.
  5. Pour-in white wine and clam juice. Continue to cook until the liquid reduces in half.
  6. Add scallions and salt.
  7. Pour the cooked clams along with the sauce over the cooked linguine pasta. Toss.
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Filipino Style Linguine Pasta And Clams Additional Trivia
Did You Know That Linguine is a form of pasta – like fettuccine and trenette, but elliptical in section rather than flat. It is about 4 millimetres (0.16 in) in width, which is wider than spaghetti but not as wide as fettuccine. The name linguine means "little tongues" in Italian, where it is a plural of the feminine linguina. Linguine are also called trenette or bavette. A thinner version of linguine is called linguettine.
Linguine is a classic Italian pasta that is said to be originally from the Campania region of the country. The term can be spelled linguine or linguini. The Italian translation is “little tongues.” This type of pasta is now popular in dishes all over the world.
The linguini pasta is wide, flat, and thin. Some types have the thickness of spaghetti, with a wider noodle. Classically, linguine is known as a type of pasta that often goes with seafood or other lighter fare, while the Bolognese or other types of red meat sauces are often paired with spaghetti noodles.
Modern restaurants have taken lots of inspiration from the linguine noodle. Pairing this pasta with more and more types of sauces and additions is one way to spice up a dish. Chefs also sometimes buy flavored linguine, where anything from spinach to various kinds of herbs gets added into the pasta recipe, often making the noodles a different color.
There are also various kinds of Italian pasta that chefs look for when they want a specific variety for use in a particular dish. There’s thinner linguini, also called linguetinne. There’s also fettucini, where the wide noodle tends to have a different consistency, and falls differently onto the plate. The nuances of texture and shape are well known to chefs who use pastas like linguine in their own personal cuisine.
In addition to accompaniments like seafood and pesto, other ideas tend to dominate when a cook piles up food on top of this kind of pasta. One such idea, at least in America, is using a thick, creamy “alfredo” sauce. Many Italians insist that this is not a classic Italian sauce, but in American cuisine, alfredo accompanies chicken or other elements along with linguine or any other kind of traditional Italian pasta.
Looking at various kinds of Italian pasta shows how this popular dinner food has made its way from “the old country” all around the world, and to America, where chefs all over the country, as well as large commercial food chains, borrow heavily from old world Italian cuisine. Italian food has become so much a part of the American landscape that terms like linguine are now part of the regular lexicon. Linguini is commonly fount on supermarket shelves, either dry or as part of quick frozen entrees. Due to the popularity of pasta dishes, even many of America’s biggest pizza chains have begun offering quick pasta dishes for sale to busy customers. Whether it’s fine dining or fast food, this kind of pasta is not going anywhere anytime soon.  Source: Linguine 
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