Salad A Ghetti Food

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.

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 SALAD I

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
• In medium bowl, whisk together salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder and peppers until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH LEMON CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in cruet or jar. Shake well to combine ingredients. This can be done in advance.
• Divide salad greens into four dishes. Top with tomatoes, olives, feta, and onion.
• Shake dressing and pour over salad. (You may not need all the dressing).

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.