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Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
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August 22, 2024

Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese

Looking for a delicious & healthy Bolognese using ground turkey?   If you are a meat eater, you would probably agree that ground beef has more flavor than ground turkey.  However, the red wine and extra seasoning in this recipe bring this ground turkey Bolognese to life, making it super tasty.  I like to make this when the kids are yelling for pasta and I'm trying to be healthy! Turkey Bolognese…
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Walnut Pesto Pasta prepared on a plate
Walnut Pesto with Pasta DinnerLight MealsMain DishesPastaValentinesVegetarian
May 23, 2024

Walnut Pesto with Pasta

If you are looking for a hearty twist on your typical pesto, you must try this Walnut Pesto with Pasta recipe.  It is a simple dish that brings big, unique flavor and texture.  Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a walnut or  Olive fan...you may just fall in love with this dish. Walnut Pesto with Pasta Ingredients The ingredient list is short for this recipe.  For the pesto, you will…
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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta prepared on a bed of pasta and garnished with parsley
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March 5, 2024

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

If you love Mediterranean flavors, this chicken pasta recipe will become a favorite.  This recipe uses fresh ingredients and is a light, delicious pasta dish, suitable for weeknight dinner or for guests. Adopted from our stepdad (Captain Ric), we have been making this dish for about 20 years.  It brings fond memories of family sailing trips in the Caribbean, as this recipe was always on the menu.  Light yet savory,…
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Prepared pesto over bowtie pasta, sprinkled with parmesan cheese in a white pasta bowl
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto over Pasta PastaVegetarian
September 25, 2023

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto over Pasta

We love this fun, flavorful sun-dried tomato pesto over bowtie pasta.  This dish is light yet full of unexpected bold flavor and rich texture.  Pairs well with any preferred protein for a delicious, anytime meal.  What's unique and delicious about this dish is that all of the flavors come from the chopped vegetable ingredients, garlic, and fresh basil.  No spices needed! The Ingredients For this dish, shop for fresh ingredients…
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Prepared orzo with sundried tomatoes, basil, and feta mixed in, on a plate with italian sausage and a side salad
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August 25, 2023

Lemon Basil Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

One of our absolute favorite recipes, this flavorful side dish could outshine most main courses.  This Lemon Basil Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is  versatile, pairing well with salmon, steak, chicken, and pork.  Typically we serve this for guests (or each other) because it is most definitely enjoyed by all!   What Makes this Orzo Special: The Ingredients Find your favorite orzo brand as a start.  You will also need olive…
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Cooked pesto pasta and chicken on a plate, topped with cooked cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze drizzled over all
Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta ChickenDinnerMain DishesPasta
June 20, 2023

Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta

This is our favorite summer pasta dish, perfect for a Sunday night dinner al fresco or for a special occasion with friends. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually, you will impress yourself with this delicious Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta meal. The Dual Pesto Factor I tried several variations of this recipe before arriving at my most preferred version with the pesto on the chicken as…
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Chicken marsala meal laid out in a pasta bowl, garnished with shredded parmesan cheese and a sprig of basil.
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April 20, 2023

B’s Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is a Gnarly Roots original.  A classic Italian dish, perfect for dinner parties where friends gather around the kitchen as it simmers on the stove.  Savory and slightly sweet, you will not forget this special pasta dish.  This is one of the first meals that Beth began making for our original dinner club, back in the Hermosa Beach days. (Shout out to the OG woman dinner…
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