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Stuffed Manicotti

December 20th, 2011 Posted in Beef, Casseroles, Main Dishes, Pasta Tags: Guest, Italian, Pasta, Prepare Ahead

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 lg clove garlic, chopped

2 60z cans tomato paste

2 cups water

2 Tbl parsley

1 Tbl basil

1 1/2 tsp salt

Pepper

1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese

2/3 cup Parmesan cheese

2 eggs

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp salt

8 manicotti shells, uncooked

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

~Preheat oven to 350

~In large skillet brown meat, drain, return to pan

~Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, water, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 tsp salt and dash pepper to hamburger. Simmer uncovered approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

~Meanwhile, combine ricotta, 2/3 c Parmesan, eggs, fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and dash of pepper – set aside

~Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water

~Lightly grease a 12 x 7 x 2 dish

~Pour half of the meat mixture in the bottom of prepared pan

~Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture

~Place in pan

~Top with remaining sauce

~Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

~Bake for 30 – 35 minutes

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Four Layer Oven Ready Lasagna

April 27th, 2011 Posted in Chicken, Main Dishes, Pasta Tags: Chicken, Company, Mushrooms, Pasta

1 box (9 oz) uncooked lasagna noodles

2 eggs

1 container (15 oz) Ricotta cheese

8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (ungrated)

8 oz grated mozzarella cheese

1/2 c Parmesan cheese

1 pckg (8 oz) fresh sliced mushrooms, rinsed

Fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped

1 lb (or more) chicken, boiled and chopped

2 jars (26 oz each) spaghetti sauce – choice*

~Preheat oven to 375

~In medium bowl combine eggs, ricotta, grated mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese

~Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce on bottom of baking pan

~Layer 4 uncooked sheets noodles, 1/3 cheese mixture, half of the chicken, half of the mushrooms, and enough spinach to lightly cover the mushrooms, half of the fresh mozzarella (sliced) and 1 cup of sauce

~Layer 4 uncooked sheets, 1/3 cheese mixture and 1.5 cups sauce

~Layer 4 uncooked sheets, remaining ricotta, chicken, mushrooms, spinach and 1 cup of sauce

~Layer 4 uncooked sheets, remaining sauce and remaining fresh mozzarella slices

~Cover with foil and bake 50 – 60 minutes, uncover and continue to cook until cheese is fully melted (about 5 – 8 minutes)

~Let stand 15 minutes before cutting

**When layering lasagna, slightly overlap the sheets. Lasagna will expand to the edges during baking. Spread fillings to edges to seal in and cook the lasagna during baking.

*If using 2 different sauces, pour both into a bowl and combine thoroughly before beginning assembly

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Overnight Chicken Pasta Salad

April 26th, 2011 Posted in Chicken, Main Dishes, Pasta, Salads Tags: Chicken, Overnight, Pasta

4 chicken breasts, baked & cooled

1 pound pasta – shell or rotini

1 medium onion, diced

2 green peppers, diced

1 – 2 cups Miracle Whip (to taste)

~Cube cooked chicken breasts

~Cook pasta according to package directions

~Combine chicken, cooked pasta, onion, green pepper and 1 cup Miracle Whip, stirring thoroughly

~Add up to 1 cup more of Miracle Whip (depending on taste/consistency desired)

~Salt and Pepper to taste

~Refrigerate overnight

~Serve chilled

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