Category Archives: Pasta/Starches

Green Spaghetti

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Joanne Ozug

As simple as this dish may seem, I always find that I can’t stop eating it. Before I go on, let me note that this dish is spicy as all get out, but if you like chiles, you’ll be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged chile, chiles, cilantro, green spaghetti, hot peppers, parsley, poblano, poblano pepper, recipe, serrano, serrano chile, spicy food | 15 Comments

Lasagna

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Joanne Ozug

Happy New Year!!! I missed you all and my beloved Fifteen Spatulas last week, but my week off was well spent vacationing in New Orleans. I’ll post more about my trip on Wednesday, but I must say, NOLA is quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged beef, comfort food, dinner, ground beef, how not to overcook lasagna, lasagna, mozzarella, one pan dinner, provolone, recipe, sausage, toothsome noodle, ultimate lasagna, zucchini | 26 Comments

Shrimp and Cucumber Sesame Noodles

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Every once in a while I crave these flavors and must have them, nothing else will suffice. It’s different things for different people…some must have chocolate, some must have a big juicy steak with potatoes, but for me, I crave … Continue reading →

Posted in Korean, Pasta/Starches | Tagged asian dressing, cucumber, english cucumber, light, recipe, refreshing, sesame noodles, sesame oil, sesame seeds, shrimp, shrimp and cucumber sesame noodles, sriracha | 11 Comments

Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Parmigiano

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Barley in a risotto…why not? I came across a recipe for barley risotto in a magazine a while back and have had it on my food to-do list for quite a while. The biggest question in my mind was, would … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged asparagus, barley, barley risotto, chicken stock, entree, parmigiano reggiano, recipe, risotto, side dish, why do you need to toast barley, why do you need to toast rice, why do you toast barley | 10 Comments

Caprese Pasta Salad

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Summer is coming to an end, and we all know what that means…make as many tomato dishes as we can! Okay, maybe it’s just me, but seriously, I have been loving the tomatoes this season and am sad that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged basil, basil chiffonade, caprese, caprese pasta salad, fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, pasta, pasta salad, recipe, side dish, summer, tomatoes | 8 Comments

Penne Pasta with Short Rib Ragu

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

When I’m looking for comfort in a bowl, I don’t make mac and cheese, or eat meatloaf, or make ice cream. I make this. Penne pasta with short rib ragu, it is seriously one of the tastiest most comforting dishes … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged bolognese, comfort food, italian, pecorino romano, penne, penne pasta with short rib ragu, short rib ragu, short ribs | 12 Comments

Tomato Cucumber Barley Salad

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Happy Friday! I’m up a little later than usual because I was out seeing the Harry Potter midnight showing last night. I’m so sad! I love love LOVE Harry Potter…and it’s over 😦 But I think it was a fantastic … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches, Vegetables | Tagged barley, barley salad, cucumber, grain, recipe, side dish, tomato, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

It pains me to say this, but back in college, my husband and I ate jambalaya out of a microwaveable pouch. I know. When all of the dining halls were closed, it was one of the few “meals” that could … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged andouille, emeril, green onion, jambalaya, local, new orleans, peppers, recipe, rice, sausage, scallions, shrimp, wild | 5 Comments

Glass Noodles with Korean Style Beef and Vegetables

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

This is the last of my Korean recipes from when my mama visited, and it’s a good one to end with. Have you ever had sweet potato starch noodles before? They are clear, are often called glass noodles, and are … Continue reading →

Posted in Korean, Pasta/Starches | Tagged beef, bulgogi, chap chae, clear noodles, glass noodles, jab chae, jap chae, korean, peppers, recipe, spinach, sweet potato starch, vegetables | 15 Comments

Linguine with Shrimp, Garlic, Baby Spinach, and Tomatoes

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

It may seem silly for me to go over how to properly make pasta, but a surprising number of people don’t do it right. Even restaurants…I dined at a really nice restaurant in Orlando the other weekend and everything was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged baby spinach, Easy, garlic, go-to, linguine, olive oil, pasta, quick, recipe, shrimp, tomato, weeknight | 4 Comments

Herbed Gnocchi with Parmigiano Cream Sauce

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Homemade gnocchi…translation: little potato pillows of love. Had a bad day? Make some gnocchi. These little dumplings are one of the most comforting foods in the whole world, and also one of the most satisfying. The other great thing about … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged cheese sauce, cream sauce, fresh pasta, gnocchi, herb, parmigiano, parmigiano reggiano, potato, recipe | 20 Comments

Brandy and Brown Butter Risotto

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Oh risotto, how I love you. Some might consider its need for frequent stirring to be a burden, but with all those aromatics, I think it’s a privilege and a pleasure to stand over the pot and stir. There’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged arborio, aromatic, brandy, brown butter, entree, italian, lobster, risotto, shrimp | 6 Comments