Salad A Ghetti Recipes

SALAD-A-GHETTI

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat to boil for the pasta. When the water reaches a bubble, salt it and drop in the pasta. Cook to al dente according to the package directions and drain. (Heads up: Save a large mug of starchy cooking water to use when cooking the filling.) Reserve.
• While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over low heat with the EVOO. Add the garlic and thyme to the pan and cook until the garlic is tender and very aromatic, 5 to 6 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the reserved starchy cooking water and the cooked pasta. Add the frisée, arugula, radicchio, lemon juice, Parmigiano, and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper to the pan and cook, tossing frequently, until the veggies have wilted and the pasta has absorbed the water, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

SPAGHETTI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large salad bowl, add the cheese, pepperoni, ham, green pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives. Add avocado if desired. , Rinse pasta with cold water; drain well. Place on top of salad ingredients. Drizzle with salad dressing: toss lightly to coat. Chill until serving.

CLASSIC PIZZAGHETTI

Steps:

• First, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Set aside and let cool a bit.
• Brown the ground beef until well-cooked and then stir in the sauce. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Spray a 9 by 12 glass casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread a little of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the pan and then top with a layer of spaghetti. Add another (thicker) layer of sauce, followed by a layer of pepperoni and a layer of cheese. Repeat until you are out of sauce, ending with a layer of cheese.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.

CHILI-GHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Drain spaghetti; add to beef mixture. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, water, chili seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

CHILI-GHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir spaghetti into the beef mixture; add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, water, chili seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese. Place a cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until hot, about 10 minutes. Top with Cheddar cheese.