Grandpa Guys Pasta Recipes

GRANDPA GUY'S PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta el dente, I use shells but any type is fine. Drain and set aside
• 2. Cook bacon in large enough pan to add all ingredients including pasta. (I didn't make it clear and one of my nieces used 4 pans)Remove Bacon nd set aside to chop later. Use olive oil if you want to omit bacon
• 3. Add green pepper & onions to pan, saute until onions are clear but not browned. Add garlic toss and then add pasta. Toss to warm pasta and then add oregano and tomatoes making sure tomatoes don't get mushy.
• 4. Plate and top with chopped bacon. I also sprinkle with parma cheese, but my husband doesn't.

GRAN'PA EMMANUEL'S MACARONI WITH SAUSAGE AND CANNELLINI

Steps:

• Heat a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil and add sausage. Break up meat as it browns. Add garlic and onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium low. Add tomatoes and beans and simmer 2 or 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and fold in basil to wilt. Combine sausage mixture with cooked macaroni and serve immediately with grated Parmesan or Romano and crusty bread.

GRANDPA'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives.
• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper,and sugar stir till not lumpy; add to mixture and stir.
• Chill and serve.