Voodoo Pasta

I Found this recipe from Allrecipes.com. It is quick and easy. Hubby says it is a keeper The Original recipe only calls for 1 tsp of cajun seasoning but I changed that to 2 1/2 based on how spicy I wanted it. I used the no salt tonychachere’s cajun seasoning and for my hot sauce Louisiana Hot Sauce. I also added peppers and onions to it as well which the original recipe does not call for.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked fusilli pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon blackened or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar Garlic Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 chopped onion sweet
  • Bell Pepper Rings

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking, cut sausage into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with seasoning; toss lightly to evenly coat.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add Onions and Peppers and saute Add sausage; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in Alfredo sauce, parsley, and hot sauce to taste; heat through.
  4. Pour sauce over pasta and toss until well coated. Serve immediately.

Substitutes:

Beef smoked sausage, lite smoked sausage, or turkey smoked sausage.

Crab and Lemon Pepper Bow Tie Pasta 2

This is another family favorite.  I got the recipe off of the Louis Kemp website a few years ago.  I will have to break this recipe out sometime when it is warmer outside.  Not much of winter dish  Over the years I have tweaked, removed and replaced items from the original recipe.  You can switch out the veggies that you want or the pasta you want along with using Greek Yogurt In place of Sour Cream
Ingredients
2 pkgs. (8 oz.each) Louis Kemp Crab Delights
3 cups dry bow tie pasta
2 tbsp. lemon juice
6 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon mrs dash lemon pepper, sugar
1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped fine
2 green onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
1 small carrot, grated

Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well. In a large bowl whisk together the lemon juice, sour cream, mayonnaise and seasonings. Add cooked pasta , Crab Delights and vegetables. Toss together well and serve.

Preparation Time
25 min

 

Capellini Caprese

This sounds like a nice dish to  make sometime.   Found it over at Kraft.

Prep Time:

10 min

Total Time:

25 min

Makes:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

What You Need!

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked

1/2 cup  KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves  garlic, minced

3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes

1 cup  KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Make It!

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 3 tomatoes, chopped, for the grape or cherry tomatoes.

Special Extra

Add 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast Strips with the tomatoes.

Beef and Salsa Pizza

I Know that most people are going to say what this sounds odd but it is really tasty.  Last night my hubby and I were thinking of something to do for dinner and came up with this idea.  Use leftovers from when you make beef and salsa burritos and instead of tortillas use a pizza crust.  The pizza crust can be your choice of homemade or frozen whichever is easier for you

Ingredients

1 pizza crust

1 pkg of mexican style shredded cheese

leftover beef and salsa mixture

prepare your pizza crust and top with the beef and salsa mixture and cheese.  Place in a 425 oven for 15 minutes or until done time may vary with your oven.  Let cool for a few minutes and then slice and serve.

Salmon with Spinach and Feta

I know it has been awhile since I posted a recipe.  I am always on the lookout for easy salmon recipes.  It does not get any easier than this one. I discovered this one a few months ago in one of my many cooking magazines.  In fact I am making it for dinner tonight.  I have modified the recipe to mine and my hubby’s taste.   I season the fish with a salt free garlic herb seasoning before broiling and I use garlic herb feta in place of the plain feta cheese.  Still makes for a tasty recipe.