LIGHT AND LEAN LASAGNA½ lb. ground turkey1 (14.5-oz.) can tomato puree3 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce1/3 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. chopped onion2 T. minced garlic1 bay leaf2 t. Italian seasoning1 t. dried oreganoSalt/black pepperPinch ground nutmeg1 (12-oz.) container reduced-fat…
LEMONY CAPER SHRIMP PASTA IN A SKILLET1 lb. pkg. linguiniOlive oil2 lbs. large fresh shrimp, peeled with tails onSalt, black pepper2 fresh lemons sliced1 (3 ½ oz.) jar capers, keep liquid1 (7.5-oz.) container store-bought bruschetta or home-made1-2 qts. seafood stockFresh…
KICKED-UP ROASTED TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni1 lb. plum tomatoes, ¼” thick slicesOlive oil1 T. chopped fresh oreganoBlack pepper/kosher salt1 T. butter2 T. flour1 t. dry mustard1 ½ c. milk1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 c. shredded…
RAGIN-CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE1 (14-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, cut into ½” slices1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. flour1 T. Creole seasoning1-quart whole milk16 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese1 (16-oz.)…
GRAMMIE’S MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN TENDERS1 pkg. elbow pasta1 pkg. small shell pastaORYour favorite pasta1 (16-oz.) carton Velveeta cheese, cubed1 (8-oz.) Mozzarella cheese, grated1 (8-oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese1 can Campbell’s cheddar soup½ to 1 c. warm milk½ stick…
COMFORT FRENCH ONION PASTA CASSEROLE1 (16-oz.) pkg. penne pasta2 T. butter1 T. olive oil2 large onions, thinly sliced1 c. bacon, rough chop (I used turkey bacon)2 T. minced garlic3 sprigs fresh thyme, extra for garnish1 oz. Pioneer French Dip Au…
Ultimate Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella ULTIMATE PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. uncooked whole-grain farfalle2 c. fresh basil leaves3 T. good quality olive oil1 T. lemon zestKosher salt, black pepper1 garlic clove1 c. grape tomatoes,…
CRAZY DRUNKEN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS1 ½-2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1” thick piecesKosher salt/black pepperFlourOlive oil1 ½ lbs. mushrooms, sliced1 large shallot, minced1 c. chicken broth1 c. white wine2 T. fresh tarragon leaves, rough chopJuice of…
WONDERFUL CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI SOUP2 T. butter1 large Vidalia onion, diced2 T. minced garlicKosher salt, black pepper2 T. balsamic vinegar32 oz. chicken or vegetable broth1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes½ c. heavy cream3 bay leaves1 (14-oz.) pkg. fresh or frozen cheese…
Delicious Veggie Loaded Baked Ziti DELICIOUS VEGGIE LOADED BAKED ZITI1 lb. ziti pasta, cooked according to package directions1 lb. yellow squash, sliced into ½” thick rounds1 lb. zucchini, sliced into ½” thick rounds2 pts. Cherry tomatoes2 T. minced garlicOlive oilKosher…