Penne Romanoff Recipes

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine the sour cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, seasoning blend, garlic powder and pepper. , Drain noodles; return to pan. Add sour cream mixture and toss to coat; heat through. Sprinkle with chives.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• While noodles are cooking, combine the sour cream, 1/4 cup cheese, chives, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix together.
• Stir butter into drained noodles, then stir in sour cream mixture. Place on a warm platter and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Steps:

• Bechamel: melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until a smooth paste forms. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly, then lower the heat and simmer gently for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Pasta: in a large pot of boiled salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the mushrooms in the butter until they release their liquid and brown. Season with salt and pepper. Add the onions and garlic. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and heat through. Deglaze with the vodka, flambéing if desired. Add the béchamel and tomatoes and stir to coat the pasta. Adjust the seasoning.
• Garnish: transfer to a large serving bowl. Garnish with cheese, green onions and pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a 2 quart micro-wave safe casserole dish, combine water, chicken soup mix and potatoes.
• Cover and cook on HIGH (full power) for 11 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender; stirring once half way during cooking.
• In a mixing bowl, combine half and half, flour, onions, salt, white pepper, garlic salt and granulated garlic.
• Stir this mixture into the potatoes; mixing well.
• Sprinkle melted butter over top.
• Microwave on HIGH (full power, uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens slightly; stirring twice during cooking).
• Stir in sour cream and mustard.
• Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
• Microwave on HIGH (full power) uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Serve Hot.
• If desired, add some flaked or grated ham before sprinkling the cheese.