Skillet Baked Penne - Kristine's Kitchen Perfect for weeknight suppers, this Skillet Baked Penne has all of the comfort of baked pasta without all of the fuss. Baked Penne is comfort food at it’s best. Pasta, sausage, a tomato cream sauce, and gooey cheese all combine into one satisfying dish. To make this, you start by browning some Italian sausage in an oven-safe skillet. I can see this recipe going into regular rotation in our house. Skillet Baked Penne Perfect for weeknight suppers, this Skillet Baked Penne has all of the comfort of baked pasta without all of the fuss. Printable Recipe Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 lb. mild Italian sausage, removed from casings6 cloves garlic, mincedPinch of red pepper flakes (or more to taste)1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoesKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper3 cups water12 oz. penne, or other short pasta shape½ cup half-n-half or heavy cream¾ cup Parmesan cheese, divided¼ cup chopped fresh basil4 oz. (1 cup) grated mozzarella cheese Directions:
A Healthy Power Food Recipe: How To… Make Quinoa Stuffed Peppers With Veggies photo credit Since it’s summertime, peppers are in season and the healthy recipe possibilities are endless! For one that also pacts a punch with protein and extra vegetables, look no further than this recipe for quinoa stuffed peppers with grilled vegetables and pesto. Original recipe can be found here . 1 cup of cooked quinoa 1 red bell pepper 1/2 cup of chopped grilled vegetables of your choice 1/2 cup of cherry tomato caprese 1 tablespoon of pesto olive oil For the pesto sauce: a little dollop of water to thin out the dressing A squeeze of lemon juice Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Clean out your pepper by cutting it in half and removing the seeds In a small mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, grilled vegetables, cherry tomato caprese and pesto Mix together well Divide the stuffing between halves of the pepper Prepare the pesto sauce by mixing the pesto, lemon juice and water together until you reach the desired consistency of your choice Drizzle the peppers with the sauce before serving
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe This is pretty much the easiest chili recipe you will find anywhere. This one is perfect for a busy day because the slow cooker does most of the work for you. Just brown the beef, chop a few vegetables, add all the ingredients into the slow cooker and you are finished. If you like your chili a little spicier you can add more hot sauce. Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef ¾ cup onion (diced) ¾ cup celery (diced) ¾ cup green bell pepper (diced) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 2 (10.7 ounce) cans tomato puree 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (with liquid) 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained) 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (with liquid) ½ tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon dried basil ¾ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or more, to taste) Cooking Instructions: Step 1: In a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef and cook until evenly browned.
Sweet Potato Fries A healthier substitute for traditional fries, these sweet potato fries are cut into slices, seasoned, then baked to perfection.See Transcript Hi, I'm Rachel Edelman for About.com Food. Today I'm going to show you a healthy version of sweet potato fries. Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients For this recipe, you will need:2 or 3 sweet potatoes2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili1/2 teaspoon garlic1/2 teaspoon onion powder Prepare the Sweet Potatoes First preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the Sweet Potatoes Into Strips Using a stainless steel knife, cut the potatoes in half and then into strips. Season the Sweet Potato Fries Whisk 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup of egg substitute. Today I'm going to make a spicy Mexican-flavored mix using half a teaspoon each of cumin, chili, garlic, and onion powder. Prepare to Bake the Fries I like to line the pans with parchment paper for easy clean up. Bake the Sweet Potato Fries Put them in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes.
Cajun Chicken Pasta Note: Since this recipe is featured on the Food Network episode this morning, I’m bringing it to the front for easy reference. This really is one of my favorite recipes here on The Pioneer Woman Cooks, and I regularly hear from people who’ve made it with great success. Crowd-pleaser! This is an exceedingly yummy, decadent pasta dish with chicken, vegetables, and lots and lots of scrumptious carbs. It’s a cinch to throw together, and if you don’t have prepared Cajun spice in your cabinet, you can just throw a few spices together to make your own combination. Just remember: part of the deliciousness of this pasta dish is the spicy kick. Here’s how you make it. The Cast of Characters: boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, butter, Cajun spice (make your own or buy the prepared stuff; whichever you prefer), salt, pepper, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, fresh parsley, low sodium chicken broth, white wine, and heavy cream. Oh. Then slice the pepper down the middle.
Baked Egg Boat recipe Breakfast is my favorite meal. I like to drink iced coffee and watch the cream climb its way down the chunky ice cubes in a dazy before the caffeine hits. I like to order bacon with whatever I’m eating. Baked Egg BoatsMakes 4 Ingredients: 4 demi sourdough baguettes 5 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 4 ounces pancetta, finely chopped and fried until crisp 3 ounces gruyere cheese, grated 2 green onions, thinly slicedsalt and pepper to tasteDirections: 1. Simple Chicken Noodle Soup There was a little bit of a chill in the air here recently. After a few 80 degree days, the 40 degree air felt rather frosty! It was the perfect reason to use some of my homemade stock which was taking up several cubic feet (yes feet!) of my tiny freezer. My husband has this thing for “Butterball & Noodle Soup”, so I decided to add some butterballs to the soup just for him. Start by heating up the stock. While that’s cooking, chop your carrot and celery. After the chicken has cooked, remove it from the stock and let it cool slightly. When the celery and carrot are tender, add the noodles and boil until the noodles have finished cooking. Simple Chicken Noodle Soup 6 cups chicken stock 1 pound chicken 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 to 3 cups uncooked egg noodles Heat chicken stock to a boil.
Pasta Pie Cheesy, delicious and impressive Pasta Pie will have your family and friends amazed by your effots. Believe it or not, it's simple to put together. Give it a try. See this recipe made on video here.With the enthusiasm my children showed for this recipe, you would have thought I reinvented the wheel. I guess rigatoni standing at attention has a way of impressing children? The key to this recipe, as far as taste goes, is using quality ingredients. Let's put this together: You will need: Crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Ground beef, rigatoni pasta, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper are also needed. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook 1 pound rigatoni pasta until slightly underdone (I cooked mine for 12 minutes when the box indicated 14 minutes). Heat remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 can good quality (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Butter a 9-inch springform pan.