March 2022

Tomato & Basil Penne Pasta

1 (8 oz.) package penne pasta 1 tablespoon basil oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

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Jambalaya Pasta

1 tablespoon. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 2 links andouille sausage, sliced crosswise 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 10 oz.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet

1 lb. penne 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons flour 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon mustard powder 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup thick-cut ham, chopped 2 cups shredded Gruyere 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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Penne Pasta

Sometimes when a person goes online, she finds out the most incredible bits of information. I’ve often said that I’m a wealth of worthless trivia, but hey, that’s not such a bad thing. And very often it’s quite amusing.

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WEATHER WATCH

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight.

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THE FINE PRINT

Today’s Quote “One can never be content to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” ~Helen Keller ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS —THIS WEEK —SCCOG MEETING THURS. MAR.

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