DAY Recipe

Canned chicken soup with a bit of oregano and lemon juice, accompanied by warm pita bread, starts the meal with the proper Greek flavors. Purchased baklava and strong coffee splashed with ouzo conclude the dinner in a spirited way.

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This rich, slightly smoky sauce is cooked for only ten minutes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
6bacon slices, chopped
6large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2cup dry red wine
128-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2teaspoons dried oregano
1/4teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4tablespoons chopped [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves , peeled and sliced thin
6-8ripe tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch of fresh arugula (or basil)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese
1 lb ronzoni penne
parmesan cheese (to taste)
dried chili pepper flakes (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil, add garlic and sauté until golden brown.Pour into a large bowl.
Chop tomatoes and toss with salt.

Cut arugula into strips and toss most of it with the tomatoes, saving some to top dish before serving.

Mix together with oil, tomatoes, garlic [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 (16ounce)package penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary or
1/8 dried rosemary
2 (3 1/2ounce)packages pepperoni
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers
1 (7ounce)jar roasted sweet red peppers
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, layer the pasta, minced rosemary, halved pepperoni, sliced pepperocinis and chopped red peppers.

Add water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Add cream and parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups dry penne pasta
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup quartered thinly sliced onions
1 medium green pepper , cut into thin bite-sized strips
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperonior turkey , canadian styled bacon cut up
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cups marina pasta sauce
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

DIRECTIONS

Lightly coat a 2 quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well, return to sauce pan.

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