A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you’re worried about the alcohol, don’t be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors. Ingredients 1 pound uncooked penne pasta 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce)…
This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crumbled feta. Ingredients cooking spray 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce)…
A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken. Take a look at some of the reviews from people who have tried this Penne with Chicken and Asparagus Recipe : Clara :This pasta recipe is simply wonderful. I made only a few changes I used Mrs…
One of my favorite midweek pasta bakes – my whole family loves it and there is not much prep. Once the pasta bake is in the oven, you can make a salad or set the table and then it’s time to eat. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion,…
My grandpa’s recipe. Old-school and traditional Minnesota staple. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cups elbow macaroni 1/2 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried basil 3/4…
I love almost any squash recipe, and this one makes a great meal all by itself! Quick, easy, and one of my favorite ways to make spaghetti squash! Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup minced bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1…
This is a quick and easy recipe if you are in a hurry — just noodles, broccoli, cottage cheese and Cheddar. My daughter loves it. It’s always a hit. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 2 cups cottage cheese 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to…
Sauteed cabbage and onions with noodles, a perfect last minute meatless meal!! Ingredients 1 medium head shredded cabbage 2 red onions, cut into strips 1/2 cup butter 1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Meanwhile, heat…
A comforting baked spaghetti casserole with plenty of melted cheese is the perfect dish for potlucks, family gatherings, or a week-night dinner. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (32 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 eggs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 5 tablespoons…
I dreamt up this recipe on my way home from work one night to use the ingredients I had on hand. It’s a great comfort food for chilly winter evenings! Ingredients 1 cup dry fusilli pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 chicken tenderloins, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon dried minced onion salt and pepper to…
quick, and delicious. Here, a butternut squash pasta with smoked sausage that will soon become a go-to comfort dish. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta 8 ounces Hillshire Farm(R) Rope Smoked Sausage, cut into bias-cut pieces 4 cups chopped butternut squash 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves,…
Extremely rich combination of chicken, spinach and creamy pesto sauce. Serve with crunchy bread and romaine salad–it’s the best! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips 2 cups fresh spinach leaves 1 (4.5 ounce) package dry Alfredo sauce mix 2 tablespoons pesto…
This is a hit for football Sundays. For a thicker stuffing, drain ricotta overnight. Serve with ranch and blue cheese dressing for dipping. Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken 1/4 cup butter 1 cup cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank’s(R) RedHot(R)) 1 (16 ounce) container whipped ricotta cheese cooking spray 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta…
Easily doubled for a potluck, cottage cheese and sour cream are the unique elements to this macaroni and cheese recipe. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt…
Creamy chicken and noodle casserole topped with crushed crackers. Wonderful as leftovers topped with melted cheese! Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 ounces egg noodles 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream salt to taste ground black pepper…