Ellies Elbow Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water to cool.
• In large bowl combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Add macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion; toss to coat.
• Cover; chill to blend flavors.

Steps:

• Rough cut the first 4 ingredients place in a fod processor and pulse with metal blade till finely chopped.
• Or chop by hand.
• Mix all the ingredients together adding more mayo if needed.
• Chill and serve.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta as the label directs. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent sticking; let cool.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the corn, edamame, bell pepper and carrots. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Add the parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss again and season to taste.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the cauliflower into a steamer basket fitted over the pot, cover, and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Finely chop the steamed cauliflower.
• In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oil.
• In a large saucepan, whisk together the milk and flour until the flour is dissolved. Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheddar, Gruyere, mustard powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped cauliflower and macaroni and stir until well coated.
• Spray an ovenproof 10-inch high-sided skillet with cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the prepared skillet. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture, place on a baking sheet, and bake until the top is browned and the cheese is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Homemade bread crumbs are one of those "chef's secrets" ¿ important but often overlooked detail that can make a dish. These easy-to-make crumbs are flaky, mild, and versatile¿they don't have that heavy whole-wheat taste and dense texture that most store-bought brands have. Since bread crumbs are a comfort-food cornerstone used in everything from cutlet coatings to casserole toppings, it's key to have the best.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the bread in a food processor and process until fine crumbs form, 25 to 30 seconds. Place the crumbs on a baking sheet, spreading them evenly. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Store the bread crumbs in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Steps:

• Brown sausage in a skillet, about 8 minutes; transfer to colander or sieve to drain off fat; set aside.
• Add oil to skillet; heat over medium heat; stir/saute onion, red pepper, and mushrooms, stirring often until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
• Add in garlic; saute 1 minute.
• Add in the sausage; season with salt and pepper; keep warm on low heat.
• Beat the eggs and cheese in a large serving bowl; set aside.
• Cook the elbows in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Immediately add hot elbows, sausage mixture, and parsley to beaten eggs; stir slowly until blended and creamy (the heat from the pasta will cook the eggs enough).
• Serve with extra cheese to sprinkle on each serving.

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to pkg. or potatoes. Drain well.
• Combine in large bowl, cooked macaroni (or potatoes),bacon crumbles, celery, onion, green or red peppers, and dill relish.
• Add dill weed or dill seeds and stir well.
• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper and sugar. Stir well.
• Pour dressing over macaroni salad or potatoes and stir to combine.
• Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
• Note: Using macaroni, this will last a week in the refrigerator. Also this has the best flavor a day are two after making.
• You may also serve warm but its best chilled.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (215 C).
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.
• Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
• Drain pasta and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
• Place pasta on a sheet tray to cool down.
• Season eggplant with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste.
• Roast eggplant in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown, then remove from the oven and cool down.
• Combine basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a blender, pulse for 5 seconds.
• Drizzle in remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil then add ice cubes and puree.
• Remove pesto from the blender and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add lemon juice, pasta, and eggplant to pesto, toss to combine.
• Top with shredded Parmigiano cheese before serving.

Steps:

• Wash and peel the new potatoes than cut into cubes. Add potatoes and eggs to a dutch oven or large pot and over medium high heat cook until potatoes are just fork tender, approximately 20 minutes. (Do not let the potatoes get over cooked because they will turn to mush when making the salad.) Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta well and place in a large mixing bowl. When potatoes and eggs are ready drain well and set eggs in a bowl of ice water to cool. Add potatoes to mixing bowl with pasta and add remaining ingredients. Peel and chop eggs, add to bowl. Gently fold everything together, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place in refrigerator until chilled or overnight for best flavor. More mayonnaise and yogurt can be added if creamier texture is desired.