Archive for the 'Pasta' Category

Jul 21 Low Calorie Recipe Saffron Risotto

5 cups chicken broth or stock
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Arborio Rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon chopped saffron strands (dissolved in 1/2 cup hot broth from above)
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring chicken broth [...]

Apr 12 Better-The-Second-Time-Around Creamy Pasta

Thinking about tossing that leftover pasta from the Italian restaraunt? Think again. Here’s how you can turn a tired old to-go box into a hearty meal that’s even better the second time around.
Ingredients:
Leftover pasta
Your choice of cured, salted meat (optional)
2 or 3 cloves garlic, chopped
Olive oil
Butter
Milk, light cream or Half ‘n Half
Garlic salt
Parmesan cheese
Cooking wine [...]