Hey there, y’all! Let’s talk ’bout some good eatin’ – pasta roni recipes, ya hear? I ain’t no fancy chef, mind you, just a plain ol’ cook who likes things simple and tasty. And pasta roni, well, that’s about as easy as it gets.
Now, I seen them boxes at the store, and they’re alright, I guess. But sometimes, you just wanna make it yourself, you know? Control what goes in it, add a little somethin’ extra. So, let’s get down to it. First off, you gotta get yourself some noodles. Them little thin ones, vermicelli, they call ‘em. Or you can use whatever you got on hand, really. Ain’t no rules in my kitchen.
Next up, you need some flavorin’. Them store-bought boxes, they got that powdery stuff, but we gonna do better than that. I like to use chicken broth, real chicken broth, mind you, not that water with a hint of chicken. And some butter, real butter too, the kind that melts all nice and creamy. A little bit of salt and pepper, of course, gotta have that.
Then, you gotta think about what else you wanna throw in. Some folks like cheese, and that’s mighty fine. Cheddar, parmesan, whatever you fancy. I seen some folks put in veggies, too. Little bits of carrots or peas, whatever you got growin’ in your garden. Or maybe some cooked chicken or ground beef, if you want somethin’ hearty.
- First, melt that butter in a pan, a big ol’ pan.
- Then, toss in them noodles and let ’em brown up a bit. Stir ‘em around so they don’t stick.
- Next, pour in the chicken broth. Enough to cover them noodles, ya hear? And bring it to a boil.
- Once it’s boilin’, turn it down low and let it simmer. That’s when you add your flavorin’s – salt, pepper, whatever else you want.
- Keep stirrin’ it now and then, until them noodles are cooked and the liquid is soaked up.
- And last, but not least, stir in that cheese, if you’re usin’ it. Let it melt all nice and gooey.
Now, there’s all sorts of ways you can fancy this up. I heard tell some folks like to add cream. If you want it less fatty, use that skim milk stuff or the light cream, I reckon. You could use less butter, too, or that light spread stuff. It’s all up to you.
One time, I made a big ol’ casserole with pasta roni. Cooked it up just like I told ya, then I put it in a bakin’ dish. Mixed in some of that jarred sauce, the tomato kind. Then I plopped some chicken patties on top and poured more sauce over that. Baked it in the oven ‘til it was hot and bubbly. Man, that was some good eatin’. Even the grandkids loved it, and that’s sayin’ somethin’!
Another time, I was feelin’ lazy, so I just cooked up the pasta roni and mixed in some tuna. Yep, tuna! Sounds kinda weird, I know, but it was actually pretty darn tasty. See, that’s the beauty of pasta roni, you can do just about anything with it. It’s like a blank canvas, waitin’ for you to paint it with flavor.
Now, some folks might tell you makin’ your own pasta roni is too much trouble. They say it’s easier to just buy the box. And maybe they’re right, if you’re in a hurry. But I’m tellin’ you, takin’ the time to make it yourself is worth it. It just tastes better, you know? Fresher, more flavorful. And you get to control what goes in it, which is important these days. You never know what kinda junk they put in them store-bought things.
So, there you have it. My simple, down-home way of makin’ pasta roni. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, honest food. And that’s all that matters, right? Now go on and try it yourself. And don’t be afraid to experiment. Add whatever you like, make it your own. That’s the best kinda cookin’, the kind that comes from the heart. And remember, it’s all about makin’ somethin’ delicious and sharin’ it with the folks you love. And if it don’t turn out perfect the first time, don’t you worry none. Just keep tryin’, and you’ll get the hang of it. Even an old woman like me can do it, so I reckon you can too. Happy cooking, y’all!
Remember, find what works for you. Maybe you’ll discover the best homemade pasta roni recipe is one you invent yourself! And don’t be shy about sharing. Good food is meant to be enjoyed with others. After all, isn’t that what life’s all about? Good food, good company, and a whole lotta love.
So there ya have it the basics, straight from my kitchen to yours, no fancy stuff just plain good eating’.