Category Archives: Pasta

Zanzetti

Posted on October 5, 2020 by tbuzzee

Back in the day, there was a popular spaghetti based cassserole – Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti – that was supposedly popular in the American community in Panama as well as throughout the Midwest. It is quite good, actually, and I have … Continue reading →

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Jardinière Salad

Posted on July 2, 2020 by tbuzzee

Let us talk salad. Pasta salad. Macaroni and cheese pasta salad. Yeppers; a humble blue box of Kraft Dinner, a dab o’ mayonnaise, a bit of Catalina salad dressing, and some freshly chopped veggies all come together unexpectedly well in … Continue reading →

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Queso Mac and Cheese

Posted on June 11, 2020 by tbuzzee

My husband came across an ad for Frank’s Red Hot® Queso Dip Seasoning, and he was wicked interested, so… we checked out our main market and… nothing. Then we checked out our also kinda main, but back-up market and, again… … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Scampi Tetrazzini

Posted on April 9, 2020 by tbuzzee

A long time ago, in a leafy suburb far, far away, I shared a large house with four friends from college. Now, one would think that, five folk, all with at least bachelor degrees, would all be able to manage … Continue reading →

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Creamy Gorgonzola & Toasted Walnut Pasta Sauce

Posted on March 16, 2020 by tbuzzee

Rich gets recipe notifications from Sweet Paul that he shares with me if it especially interests him; or, if he thinks that it will especially interest me. A pasta sauce with Gorgonzola, cream, and toasted walnuts? Heck, yeah! When I … Continue reading →

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One(!) Pot Spaghetti and Sauce

Posted on February 5, 2020 by tbuzzee

For reals! Home made, creamy tomato sauce with spicy sausage (or ground beef, turkey, or pork, your choice) and spaghetti; all cooked in ONE (large) pot on top of the stove; and the only draining involved is disposing of the … Continue reading →

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Amatriciana Sauce

Posted on November 5, 2019 by tbuzzee

One of my favorite places to go for breakfast is The Florentine in Chicago – mostly because of their over easy eggs served on top of a spicy pancetta and tomato sauce with grilled sourdough bread slices on the side. … Continue reading →

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Mac ‘n Cheese ‘n… Tuna?

Posted on October 30, 2019 by tbuzzee

Say what? See, I was in the mood for a bit of tuna noodle casserole, butt the only pasta I had on hand was a couple of boxes of those classic blue boxes of Macaroni and Cheese. Undaunted, I went … Continue reading →

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Baked Mac and Cheese With Tomatoes and Basil

Posted on June 13, 2019 by tbuzzee

True confession: growing up, mac and cheese in our house was Kraft Dinner, y’know, in the blue box. Nothing against my mom, who was a pretty awesome cook, but, well, it was Kraft Dinner, it was cheap, easy, and it … Continue reading →

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Pesto, Pancetta, and Tomato Sauce

Posted on November 29, 2018 by tbuzzee

First things first. This is a total cheat recipe, with almost everything coming off of a store shelf or refrigerator case. Doesn’t really matter though, because it was still wicked tasty. And then, there is this jarred pesto from ALDI. … Continue reading →

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