Baked Spaghetti with Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
• 5 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. In shallow non-aluminum dish or resealable plastic bag, combine olive oil, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Poke holes in chicken breasts and add to olive oil mixture. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove chicken from refrigerator and cut into half-inch pieces. Cook in large skillet, with marinade, until chicken is light brown and sauce is bubbly. Remove bay leaves. Stir pepper, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms into skillet and allow to simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. While vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot and add chicken mixture and spaghetti sauce. Stir. Pour mixture into 9x13 inch pan. Top with shredded cheese.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve.

Prep Time:
1 Hr

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

Nutritional Information 

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 472 | Total Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg

Servings 8

Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
3. Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

Servings 8

Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
• 16 ounces pizza sauce
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook noodles according to package directions.
3. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

Nutritional Information 

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 382 | Total Fat: 25.2g | Cholesterol: 79mg

Servings 7

Basic Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the flour, add the slightly beaten egg, and mix. Mixture should form a stiff dough. If needed, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
2. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for about 3 to 4 minutes. With a pasta machine or by hand roll dough out to desired thinness. Use machine or knife to cut into strips of desired width.

Nutritional Information 

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 176 | Total Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg

Servings 3

Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup diced plum tomatoes
• 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 cup baby spinach

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 9 to 11 minutes, until almost al dente; drain.
2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, and green onion. Season with Cajun seasoning and pepper, and cook about 2 minutes. Mix in wine, tomatoes, and shrimp. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Mix in the pasta and spinach, cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until pasta is al dente and spinach has wilted.

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

Nutritional Information 

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 322 | Total Fat: 12.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg

Servings 6