Lasagna Soup

Brown in a pot:

 2 Tbs. olive oil

1 onion chopped

1 pound ground beef or sausage

5 cloves garlic 

Add and bring to a boil:

4 c. chicken broth

1 c. water

1 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes

1 14oz can crushed tomatoes

2 1/2 Tbs tomato paste 

2 tsp basil

1/2 tsp oregano 

1/2 tsp thyme

salt and pepper to taste

Add when 30 mins from wanting to serve:

8 lasagna noodles broken into big pieces

Make cheese mixture:

1 1/4 c mozzarella cheese 

1/2 c Parmesan cheese

8 oz ricotta cheese

2 Tbs parsley 

Cook until pasta is soft

Top with cheese mixture

Enjoy!

Million Dollar Spaghetti

1 box spaghetti

2 pounds hamburger 

3 cloves garlic

1 medium onion chopped

2 24oz jars spaghetti sauce

1 c. cottage cheese

8 oz. cream cheese 

1/4 c. sour cream

3 c. mozzarella/divided

8 Tbs. butter

(cut in half, 4 TBS cut in slices)

Parsley for garnish(optional)

Cook spaghetti drain. 

Add 4 TBS of butter 

and 1jar of sauce.

Brown hamburger, onion and garlic.

Add spaghetti sauce. 

Set aside.

In a bowl mix together 

cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream

and 1/2 c. mozzarella. 

Set aside.

In a 9x13 pan place sliced butter around. 

Spread 1/2 of the spaghetti in the pan.

Next spread cheese mixture.

Then add remaining noodles.

Top with the meat sauce.

Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.

Sprinkle parsley if wanted.

Bake in a 350 oven for 30-40mins.

Let sit 5-10 before serving.

Garlic Chicken Pasta

16 oz. bow tie pasta

3-4 minced garlic cloves

1 c. whipping cream

2-3 boneless chicken breast

1/2 T. pepper

1/2 c. butter

1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 c. parmesan Cheese

  

Grill or cook chicken then cut up. 

Boil Pasta. 

In pan melt butter

add garlic, whipping cream, pepper, parmesean cheese. 

Whisk together on low hear for 4-5 minutes. 

Drain Pasta and add cream sauce,

cut-up chicken and bacon. 

 Top with some parmesan cheese. 

   

Julie's Stuffed Shells

24 jumbo pasta shells cooked and drained.

Set aside to cool.

In a bowl mix:

1 pint ricotta cheese-we use low fat skim

2 eggs

2 c. chopped up small broccoli

or spinach

3/4 c. mozzarella cheese

1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

3/4 c. shredded monterrey jack cheese

2 tbs. sour cream

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. nutmeg(optional)

1 tsp. italian seasoning

2 cloves garlic

Stuff mixture gently into shells and place in a greased 9x13 pan.

Cover shells with 1 large jar of favorite spaghetti sauce.

Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. 

Bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 mins.

Sour Cream Noodle Bake

1 lbs. ground hamburger

1 can 15 ounce tomato sauce 

1/2 tsp. salt 

1 clove garlic

Freshly ground black pepper

 1 bag of egg noodles 

1/2 c. sour cream

 1-1/4 c. cottage cheese

 1/2 c. diced green onions

1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese

In a frying pan brown meat and drain. 

Add tomato sauce salt and pepper and garlic.

 Set aside. 

Cook Noodles and drain.

In a bowl mix:

Sour cream, cottage cheese and green onion together.

Stir this mixture into the noodles.

Then layer the noodles with the meat sauce in a 9x13 pan. 

Top with sharp cheddar cheese. 

Bake for 20-30 mins until hot and bubbly.

Serve with green salad and crusty bread!

 

Chicken Tortiellini

1 package of three cheese tortellini

2 grilled chicken breast diced

2 cloves garlic

1/2 onion

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 large tomato

1/2 bag baby spinach

1 c. chopped mushrooms

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

italian seasoning

In a saucepan saute garlic and onion and then add spinach and mushrooms. Add cream and seasoning and bring to a boil for a few minutes to cook down. Add grilled chicken. 

Pour over cooked and drained pasta. Stir and top with cheese.

Amazing Baked Ziti

Red Sauce:

Cook 1 pound of sausage

Add favorite marinara sauce (We like classico)

Set aside.

White Sauce:

1 brick of cream cheese

1 1/2 c. milk

2 cloves garlic minced

1/2 c. parmesan cheese

Mix and set aside.

Cook and drain 1 box of ziti noodles.

Layer in a 9x13 pan

noodles

white sauce 

red sauce

Top with grated mozzarella cheese. 

Bake 350 for about 40 mins.

Easy Chinese Noodles

1 package of chinese noodles

Cooked and drained.

Mix together:

1/4 c. soy sauce

2 cloves garlic chopped

2 Tbs. rice vinegar

 1 tsp. chili flakes

1/3 c. canola oil

1 Tbs. sriracha hot chili sauce

 

2 scrambled eggs

1/2 c. green onion chopped 

1/2 c. finely chopped peanuts(optional)

 

Toss all ingredients into the noodles and serve.

We like to have edamama beans and a salad with the noodles.

 

*You can buy the noodles and sriracha sauce in the chinese food section at any store. 

*I also double this for our family.

 

 

 

 

Orzo Pasta Salad

12 ounces orzo pasta 

6 cups chicken broth  

2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 

4 tablespoons thinly sliced chives or green onions 

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 

1 cup arugula or baby spinach, coarsely chopped 

Salt and pepper to taste 

1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 

½ cup pine nuts, toasted (heat them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often until golden)

 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  

1 teaspoon honey 

1/3 cup olive oil

Cook Pasta and add all the ingredients. Make the Dressing and pour over the pasta! Yum!

Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta

4-5 spicy turkey italian sausage

1 c. chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can Italian style diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 c. heavy cream
5-6 big leaves of fresh basil, chopped
12 ounces penne pasta (get a 16 ounce box and use 3/4 of it)
grated parmesan for topping

Directions:
1) Cook the pasta in salted water al dente, according to package directions.
2) While pasta is cooking, brown the sausages and cut them into slices - little circles (I actually removed the casings and then browned and crumbled the sausages like you would ground beef).
3) Add the onions and garlic to the sausage and saute for a couple of minutes.
4) Pour in the entire can of diced tomatoes and the tomato sauce and heat through.
5) Pour in the cream and heat through. The longer you cook the sauce the thicker it will get so simmer it until it is the consistency you want.
6) Add the fresh basil and let it simmer for a few minutes.
7) Finally, mix the sausage sauce with the pasta and serve. Top each serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Awesome Pasta

In a sauce pan:
1/4c olive oil
1/4c butter
3 chicken breasts cut into small pieces
2 cloves garlic crushed

Saute together until chicken is done.
Then add:
1/2 a jar of classico
1c 1/2 and 1/2

Pour into a crock pot and stir in:
2 packages of McCormick Alfredo sauce
1 tbs basil
1 tbs oregano

Cook on low for a bit, then stir into cooked bow tie pasta.

Rasta Pasta

In a sauce pan saute:
1/2 onion
1/2 red pepper
1/2 yellow pepper
3 big handfuls of spinach cut up
2 cloves garlic
1 tomatoe
mushrooms (optional)

Add:
1 jar of Alfredo Sauce - I prefer Classico
1/4c. half and half, or milk
1/4c. Pesto (you can buy if you don't have made, Classico)
Sun dried tomatoes (optional)

Pour and stir together over 1 box cooked hot pasta. Any type. I like penna or bow tie.

Top with grilled chicken (optional)

This recipe is great because you can mix it up with the veggies. You can add chicken or not.
I have never had it turn out not good.