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Creamy Ravioli and Broccoli

Serves 4

Ingredients:
3 cups broccoli flowerets
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon bacon bits, real, not imitation
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
25 ounces frozen beef ravioli

COMBINE the parmesan, ricotta, oil, bacon bits, and red pepper in a 3 quart or larger serving bowl. Stir well to mix and set aside.
BOIL the broccoli and ravioli. Cover and bring the water back to a boil. Crack the lid and
cook at a medium boil until the pasta is tender, about 5 minutes. When the pasta is done,
drain it and the broccoli in a colander, shaking to remove as much water as possible, and
add to the serving bowl.
TOSS well to coat with the sauce and serve.

Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

4 Servings



Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chili
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 drained canned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 6 to 8 ounce tuna steaks
12 ounces angel hair pasta
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
additional chopped fresh cilantro


MELT 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Add both bell peppers, jalapeno and minced garlic; saute until peppers are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, clam juice, 1/3 cup cilantro, wine, water, lemon juice and dried red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.



MIX flour and garlic powder in shallow bowl. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Coat with flour mixture, shaking off excess.



MELT remaining 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in another heavy large skillet over high heat. Add tuna to skillet and saute until just opaque on the outside, about 2 minutes per side. Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add tuna; cook until opaque in center, about 2 minutes.



COOK pasta and drain. Transfer to a serving bowl. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cilantro and serve.