by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
6-8 servings
Ziti Sauce
4 cups tomato sauce
2 cups alfredo sauce
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons Fontina cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Ziti Topping
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
Remaining Ingredients
1 lb dry ziti pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Combining all ingredients for the Ziti Sauce in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients for the Ziti Topping.
Add the garlic, oil, and parsley and mix until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
When ready to prepare the dish:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish or large casserole with non-stick spray.
Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
Pour 1/2 cup of prepared ziti sauce into the prepared dish, and spread it evenly over the bottom using a spoon.
When pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and pour the hot pasta into the bowl of remaining sauce. Mix thoroughly; pour into the baking dish.
Spread 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the pasta and sauce mixture.
Top the mozzarella with the prepared Ziti Topping, spreading evenly.
Place pan on center oven rack and bake until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Remove and serve immediately.
by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
1 lb lean ground beef
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 packet onion soup mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked pasta
In a large skillet, brown hamburger over medium heat. Drain.
Add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well mixed, cover, reduce heat to simmer.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Cheesy macaroni: use macaroni noodles and add 1/2 cup grated cheddar during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
Stroganoff: use egg noodles and exchange tomato sauce for 1 cup sour cream.
by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup water
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
oregano, just a pinch
6 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cut grated mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese
Saute vegetables 6-7 minutes
Fry ground beef, onion and garlic in large non-stick frying pan, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink.
Drain.
Add vegetables water, spaghetti sauce, basil, sugar and oregano.
Heat until boiling.
Add pasta.
Reduce heat. Cover.
Simmer for 30 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm and liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Add cheese.
Stir until melted.
by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 chicken breast halves
seasoning salt
garlic powder
onion powder
cracked black pepper
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium sized saucepan and warm over low heat just enough to melt honey.
Arrange 4 chicken breast halves with the skin side up in a square baking dish or pan, sprayed with olive oil spray.
Sprinkle lightly with seasoned salt, garlic, onion powder and cracked black pepper. Bake uncovered at 400F about 35 to 40 minutes, basting chicken without turning, 3-4 times during baking or until nicely browned.
Remove chicken from oven and seal baking dish tightly in aluminum foil and allow to stand 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (chopped)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (10 ounce) can any cream soup
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup frozen carrots
1/2 cup frozen corn
3 cups frozen frozen tater tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat over to 350 degrees.
Melt butter and saute onion 2-3 minutes.
Brown hamburger meat. Drain.
Add soup, peas, carrots, and corn.
Stir well on stove for 5 minutes.
Place mixture in 8×8 glass baking dish.
Spread the 3 cups of frozen tater tots evenly on top of mixture.
Bake on center rack for thirty minutes.
Remove from oven and spread cheddar cheese evenly over tater tots.
Place back in over for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve.
by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves:4
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne pasta
2 jars (1 lb. 10 oz. each) Prego® Chunky Garden Tomato, Onion & Garlic Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup vodka
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
COOK pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to saucepot.
HEAT pasta sauce, vodka, basil and pepper in medium saucepan over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cream.
POUR sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
Ziti sauce
1 jar alfredo sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (or any white cheeses)
Remaining ingredients
1 pound ziti noodles
1 cup white cheese, shredded
Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish or large casserole with non-stick spray.
Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
Combine sauce, ricotta cheese and garlic.
Mix with ziti.
Pour into pan.
Top with shredded cheese.
Bake on center rack for 30-40 minutes.
Serve with parmesan cheese.
by Psyche on Saturday 8 September, 2007
1 pound ground sirloin
1/2 cup onions, sauted
1 cup beef gravy
1/2 cup hot water
3 cubes beef bouillon
1/2 tsp onion powder
2-3 tbsp worchestershire sauce
1 can corn
French’s cheddar french fried onions
mashed potatoes
shredded cheese
brown beef, drain
add bouillon to hot water, disolve
add broth, gravy, onion salt and worchestershire sauce, corn
simmer
add shredded cheese to mashed potatoes
layer meat mixture in pan, then onion, cheese, potatoes, top with cheese
Bake 30 minutes in 425 degree oven
