Category Archives: Pasta

Zanzetti, Now With Added Garlic Sauce!

Posted on March 26, 2024 by tbuzzee

I’ve long posted about my Aunt Buzz’s go-to no fuss dinner, Zanzetti. It is actually (I am pretty certain) a packaged foods version of Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti, which was pretty popular in the middle of the last century, and I … Continue reading →

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American Chop Suey

Posted on November 1, 2023 by tbuzzee

When this showed up in my email, it was called something like “Cafeteria Casserole,” because it was reminiscent of an old school lunch recipe. When I actually started to put it together, I thought it seemed much more like what … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary Pasta Sauce

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tbuzzee

Just to the north of us, the state of Wisconsin is known for a lot more than just cheese and dairy. On the potable beverages front, the Brandy Manhattan is a supper club staple, but, you have to see to … Continue reading →

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Taco Mac

Posted on August 31, 2023 by tbuzzee

Sorry, I did not make note of where I came across the original version of this recipe, so, if it is one of yours, apologies for lack of proper accreditation. I did make note of the fact that I was … Continue reading →

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Korean-Style Noodles, A Vegan Recipe

Posted on July 21, 2023 by tbuzzee

So, this recipe was supposed to be Japchae Korean-Style Noodles, but, even though my local market’s web site told me exactly what aisle they would be in, they did not, in fact, happen to carry the sweet potato noodles needed … Continue reading →

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Best! Broccoli and Pasta Salad

Posted on June 27, 2023 by tbuzzee

Back in the day, my mother-in-law would make a really nice broccoli salad, with bacon and shredded cheese and such, so, when I came across this recipe, from the nice folx at Southern Living, I knew that it would more … Continue reading →

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Pretty Tasty Rice Noodles

Posted on June 14, 2023 by tbuzzee

Yesterday, I posted about making Manchurian Sauce, one of my absolute faves in Indian cuisine. Today, I am gonna share the simple, wicked tasty rice noodles I served it with. I used linguini sized wide rice noodles and, for my … Continue reading →

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Drunken Noodles

Posted on April 6, 2023 by tbuzzee

So, first thing, this recipe from Nigella Lawson is as alcohol-free as it is gluten-free. I *think* the name comes from the fact that it is really effective after a night out on the town, or perhaps evening the morning … Continue reading →

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Johnny Mazetti…ermmm Zanzetti?

Posted on March 30, 2023 by tbuzzee

This here is a mid century mash up. Back in the day, American workers in the Panama Canal Zone (as the story goes) created a pasta casserole that become wicked popular, and rightfully so; Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti is tasty! More … Continue reading →

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Red Clam Sauce

Posted on January 23, 2023 by tbuzzee

Last month, I came across a vintage advertisement from the nice folx at Campbell’s soup, detailing all the fun ways you could use their tomato soup with pasta. The one that caught my eye was their take on red clam … Continue reading →

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