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"From Linda Larsen, Your Guide to Busy Cooks
at about.com"

Ingredients: pepper, green bell peppers...

"I found this recipe on a bunch of fresh Dole asparagus. We like lots of veggies, so I added in a zucchini and some cremini mushrooms. I also stirred in some fresh parsley and oregano before serving."

Ingredients: italian seasoning, olive oil...

"This is a really good comfort meal for busy nights. It takes 60 minutes to be done completely, but a lot of that time is passively spent just waiting around for it to be baked in the oven! (Suggestion: have a nice glass of red wine while you're waiting!)"

Ingredients: meatless sauce, fresh parsley...

"This is so delicious, and so easy. It's fantastic to have a lasagna-type dinner on a busy weekday night. Depending on your sauce, this is also a great vegetarian meal."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese...

"This is a good way to use less pasta and more vegetables in a filling meal. Use whatever type of vegetable with the pasta you like. Use a healthy bottled marinara sauce, preferably organic."

Ingredients: dry pasta, marinara sauce...

"Spaghetti ai Funghi by Lidia Bastianich - we made it last night and it was pure comfort food :) at its best! We used button & cremini mushrooms only but that is due to personal preference."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"A bountiful, beautiful, delicious dish."

Ingredients: diced tomatoes, frozen peas...

"This is the famous director's simple recipe for tomato-basil sauce. It was printed in the great cookbook, "Taste: One Palate's Journey Through the World's Greatest Dishes" by David Rosengarten. You can also top with some finely chopped fresh basil just before serving."

Ingredients: fresh basil, olive oil, onions...

"A must have recipe for the lazy budget stricken chef. This is good by itself or on the side with a salad and grilled meat or portabellas. Use leftover wine its much easier. If you dont like food with acid add some sugar to this when you simmer sauce. A herb mixture such as Italian herbs, herbes de Provance or La Garrigue can replace thyme and tarragon...."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, fresh thyme...

"An easy vegetarian (or vegan) recipe from Molly Wizenberg printed in Bon Appétit (October 2009). Lacitano kale is also called Tuscan kale or dinosaur kale. This recipe is very adaptable. You can add shallots, red pepper flakes, or other herbs and spices. Season with salt and pepper."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, kale...