I have a clear container that I put all “extra” pasta in. When it’s full I make a Frankenstein-pasta. It looks crazy, but it works!

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Omg I love this idea!!!

@leewillers4621

Ай бұрын

I love that term…Frankenstein Pasta!

@mimiscountrycooking1607

Ай бұрын

Great tip!❤

Haha. I think the word you were looking for instead of sauce is “dressing” for the pasta salad. Looks yummy!

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Haha yes! Probably!

I’ve never even heard of fiddleheads before. Fascinating!

@juli5176

Ай бұрын

Where can I get fiddleheads?

@wallashakalla

Ай бұрын

Had to google it and look it up. Would be an interesting food to try

I have made a recent promise to myself buy only one pound boxes or bags of pasta. When I open it I cook it all and find a use for it. If you eat less at a time there are smaller packages in various shapes in the Mexican food section. But even in a household of one I have no trouble with a pound of pasta. This realized after years of fiddling and decanting and trying to find a spaghetti container etc and not being happy with it. I just used a big open bin I already have (a dishpan that I use for sorters) and will keep my pasta in there. It was too easy to take me this long and maybe that will work for you. Its hard to believe with pasta being so versatile that we can't use a pound at a time. 💡 As for different pasta tricks! Frankenpasta is perfect. I have done it. I like combining similar sizes and cook times on purpose for interesting dishes. Penne and rotini is nice together. Orzo, stars, and the little teardrop ones go together as well. Pasta also goes nice with beans. You can use lasagna noodles much more than just layered as a casserole. Try noodles as a swap for tortillas and follow a enchilada recipe. Try making rolled up noodles for any casserole including Italian. You can also layer and roll them with tuna salad etc or meat and cheese lunchable ingredients...roll the up and slice them in half and serve chilled. Pasta is also just a great snack with butter and some parm or a stray ramen packet. Of course can add to any soup or even a green salad. Hope these ideas help somebody!

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

So many great ideas! Thank you!

I usually put my pasta in small containers or jars as it is easier to store than in boxes. I too have alot as I stocked up when it was on sale and I only cook dor myself

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Good idea!!

I see at the end of your video you took the boys to a farm. I have pet pig . Here name is Pixie. She is 3 yrs. old and is a Juliana and Pot-Belly mix. She has her own room in my home and is fully potty-trained. 😁 Love your videos 👍

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

That is amazing! I told the boys they think that is so cool!

I love your videos, thanks so much Maria for the new recipes!

I always make a pasta salad to use up little bits of pasta I have left over. I cook each shape separately and it always makes for a great salad.

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Yes! It’s just right!

I always bake my meatballs first and then I cook them all day in the sauce. A Nonna taught me to always add milk to my meatball mixture. It really does seem to make better meatballs.

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Yes! I would add a little milk next time and forgot to mention that 🤦‍♀️

@juliemoore6957

Ай бұрын

I add milk before mixing and wait till the bread is soggy. Then I mix. I learned this from Rachel Ray.

I’m going to do something with my pasta, too. I’ve got tons of it. I rarely eat pasta so it’s not getting moved out.

Well I learned something new today ( fiddlehead) thanks for sharing Maria ❤️👍❤️👍🙏🏻

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

😀😀always happy to share new things!

Not pasta-related, but I just got my nails done and they’re the same bright pink color you have on at the beginning of the video. Such a pretty color!

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I definitely want to get that color again!

I'm loving these pantry-cooking videos. The meals look delicious!

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Thank you Paula!!

I love making a big pot of sauce & meatballs!!! Was thinking about that last night while shopping… maybe I’ll make some next week… yours look so good!!!!

For meatballs/burgers/meatloaves, if we are out of bread crumbs, I've used rolled oats. I will either use them as they are or grind them into a *flour*. It works great! To stretch the meat, I've added lentils, beans or even tofu. I kind of puree them or mash them to add into the meat. Adds extra protein, but they're usually cheaper than meat, so it's a great way to stretch the meat.

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Great ideas! I forgot I made meatballs with oats when I did Great Depression meals

@mimiscountrycooking1607

Ай бұрын

Love this idea!❤

Love cooking with pasta. Always have box leftovers. Great ideas for using up.thank you💐

Great video! I enjoy getting different ideas.

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

😀😀😀 so happy to help!!!

If I am making minestrone I really like using different shapes and colours of pasta in it. If I have no leftovers I even deliberately open all different ones to create the varied effect! Thank you for the video!

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Such a great idea!!

During the pandemic pasta was hard to find. I stocked up on pasta as it returned to the grocery stores. Great recipes to use up my pasta stash. Pasta salad is on the menu for tomorrow.

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Fabulous! Happy to help!

I haven't watched you in months...girl you look great you've lost a lot of weight❤❤❤

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Aw thank you!

What a great idea for a video! All the dishes looked so good. Thanks for your time, effort, and inspiration

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome ! Glad you liked it!

LOL 😂 I JUST CLEANED OUT MY PANTRY-I made antipasto salad & 6 lasagna for FRIENDS & FAMILY-LOVE YA ❤

So jealous about the fiddleheads! And was completely cracking up about the salsa mild. Love seeing your summer adventures and how fast those boys are growing. Enjoy the 4th of July!

I recently discovered lemon capellini pasta salad so good and easy to make

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Yum!

Very creative way of using up old pasta.

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

That dress is adorable on you! The mexican style pasta salad looks terrific. I wish restaurants served something like this as a side rather than the rice and refried beans, or their "salad" whick is basically 1/2 up of lettuce with tomatoes on top. Not sure about those fiddle head ferns. Did your kids eat them? I know they are similar in taste to asparagus because I tried them at the Seattle space needle for my 18th birthday. (My parents splurged and I got 3 little medallions of tenderloin steak and they were served on the side). Now I'm 66! Somehow I can't get past the shape of them or the fact that they grow wild in my flower gardens. Needless to say, I've never had them since. My mom used to cook them for our cat!

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Haha that is too funny that your cat would eat them! I agree about the pasta salad, would be a good choice!

@paulamcleod1227

Ай бұрын

@@MealsWithMaria Maybe that's why I won't eat them because my cat did, ha ha!

I am going to make some Salmon Patties with Double D canned salmon soon. Do you have any recipes that you can recommend ??

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t but I wonder if Budget Bytes might!

yummy recipes

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I use the small rubber spatula that you can get from Dollar Tree to get every bit out of jars and cans. I keep all jars that don’t have printed lids. When my kids were younger I put toys in them like yo-yo’s, marbles and hot wheels. If they are large enough I put rocks in the bottom under the toys and used them as bookends. You are a fabulous mom to make meatballs for your kids.

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Aw thanks! Good to know I’m not alone with the jars!

Lovely video! Thanks for the great ideas!❤

Great video! I

Dan and Maria and Tommy and Julian and Ben 🐈 ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

Ooh that fiddle head dish looked fantastic.! I've got some blanched fiddle heads in the freezer I think I'll use to make this for company this week. Now to write down the recipe so I don't forget....I am not a great 'add a little of this little of that....cook haha.

I've never heard of fiddleheads. What are they?

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

They are ferns!! Crazy right? Taste great though!

@kristamatheson4013

6 күн бұрын

They are eaten like a vegetable in east Canada, steamed and topped with butter and vinegar. Taste similar to any other green veggie, brussels, green beans, etc. Very tasty!

Hi Maria. I enjoy your videos very much !! But with the meatballs and bread crumbs ( or lack thereof) you might need to dry the bread out in the oven or air dry first so it crumbles (becauses if not-- your going to end up with big clumps of bread in your recipes) Just sayin ....

@MealsWithMaria

Ай бұрын

Yes! They we’re really good but I meant to mention to actually just add a little milk to help with that. I did add that in the online recipe on my website

I need a recipe for cube steak that isn’t chicken fried steak or finger steaks. Was inventorying my deep freeze and guess what I found a ton of?

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Cool… I never seen anyone cook with fiddle heads before. I am familiar with them though. Where did you find yours?

If you repackage pasta it will last for ever.

10% of people can’t stand the taste of cilantro! So I would substitute parsley instead of cilantro.

What is fiddlehead, lol?

WTF is a fiddle head?