Pasta

One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni

June 10, 2015 by Kay Leave a Comment

1 Pan Meal Cheeseburger Macaroni is a quick dinner option made in one pan and is packed full of pasta, beef and cheese.

What can I say about this recipe for One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni? Super easy, super delicious, super cheesy…..are you seeing a trend here? It’s a super recipe! This is a recipe that will be liked by kids and adults, both will be asking for seconds.

If you are familiar with Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni, my recipe for One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni is similar to this but much better for you. There is a lot less salt and no additives in my recipe and I promise, my recipe will taste better.

Serve One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni with a side salad or fruit salad and dinner is complete.

Enjoy!

One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni – A Blast from the Past!

Rating: 51

Yield: 4-6 Servings

One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni – A Blast from the Past!

Ingredients

1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1 tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tbsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Salt, divided
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 lb. ground chuck
2 cups water
1 can - 15 ounces tomato sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mexican blend cheese, shredded

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, add oil and heat. Add onion, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until onion is soft, stirring often so spices don't burn, about 5-7 minutes. Add the ground chuck and brown lightly, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, until there is no more pink in the meat.
Add the water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir to mix. Stir in the pasta and cover, increasing the heat to medium high. Cook the mixture, stirring often and adjusting the heat to maintain a vigorous simmer. Continue to cook until the pasta is tender, about 9-12 minutes.
Take the skillet off the heat and add 1 cup of the cheese mixture. Top the skillet with remaining cheese and rest the mixture off heat a few minutes or until cheese melts.

Notes

If you want to cut back on fat and calories, only use 1 cup of cheese in the recipe.

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One Pan Dinner

One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni

Very Cheesy!

You will be asking for more!

Your kids will love it!

Delicious!

Adapted from Gonna Want Seconds

Comfort Food

Baked Spaghetti

January 13, 2015 by Kay Leave a Comment

Baked Spaghetti takes a classic dish and turns it into a comforting casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal, a pot luck or a family gathering.

This recipe reminds me of my Grandma Mary, my Mom’s mom. When I was a kid my grandma would celebrate Grandkid’s Day and we would go to her house and she would make food that the Grandkids loved. One of those recipe’s was Baked Spaghetti. In fact, this is one of the few recipe’s I remember her making besides desserts. My grandma was a huge lover of desserts. So, Grandma Mary, this recipe for Baked Spaghetti, is for you.

What I love most about this recipe is the fact it takes the ingredients of spaghetti and lasagna and combines them into one casserole. Baked Spaghetti starts with spaghetti noodles that are bathed in a mixture of butter, eggs and parmesan cheese and topped with a layer of ricotta cheese. Throw in a layer of beef & spaghetti sauce and you have the start of a tasty casserole. Finish it off with another layer of noodles, some more beef & spaghetti sauce and top if off with a bunch of fresh cheese. Bake it until golden brown and dig into this delicious dish.

Enjoy!

Baked Spaghetti

Rating: 51

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 12 Servings

Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti noodles
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
1 medium onion, diced
1 jar (32 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
4 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 container (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 pan and set aside.
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
In a large sauce pan, brown the ground chuck and onion over medium high heat until the meat is cooked through. Drain off the fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, salt, basil, oregano and brown sugar. Turn off the heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, butter and parmesan cheese. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add the noodles to this mixture and stir to combine.
Place half of noodles in bottom of baking dish. Spread the ricotta cheese on top of the noodles.
Top that with half of the meat sauce. Place the remaining noodles on top.
Top with remaining meat sauce.Top with the mozzarella and the cheddar cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is melted and golden brown. About 20 minutes

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Fresh out of the oven.

Baked Spaghetti

Lots of delicious layers

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Layers of pasta, cheese and meat sauce.

It’s great as a left over.

Adapted from Your Homebased Mom

Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce

October 16, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce is packed full of fresh vegetables and is cooked low and slow to become a very delicious sauce to use in all of your favorite pasta dishes.

This recipe for Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce makes a large batch but it can easily be frozen for later use. I always like to have this on hand in the freezer so on those nights or weekends when I have run out of time to make dinner I pull out this sauce and make a quick pasta dish.

This recipe is also a good way to get extra vegetables into a kid’s diet. You will find tomatoes, onions, celery, peppers and carrots in this sauce. I add wine and chicken bouillon to make it taste like it cooked all day long, it has a real deep flavor full of deep herb flavor. You will love it!

Use this in your favorite pasta dish, lasagna, spaghetti & meatballs, chicken & parmesan…..the list could go on forever.

Enjoy!

Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Rating: 51

Yield: 12-15 Servings

Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 medium sweet peppers, chopped (any color)
3 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 12 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (I remove the seeds from mine)
2 tbsp. dried oregano
1 cup red wine, I used Chianti
1 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp. ground fennel (optional)
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
¼ cup brown sugar
2 chicken bouillon cube
Water, optional

Instructions

Chop all the vegetables into small pieces.
In a large pot over medium high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions, peppers, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 10 more minutes.
Add the oregano, wine, tomato paste, parsley, basil, ground fennel, salt, pepper, brown sugar and bouillon cubes.
Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally so the sauce doesn't stick to the bottom. If the sauce is to thick you can add water to the sauce. It will depend on how ripe your tomatoes are if you need to add some water.

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Chop the vegetables

Chop the tomatoes

The sauce slow cooks

Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Thick & Delicious

Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Leek Mac & Cheese

August 19, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

A rich and flavorful dish, Leeks Mac & Cheese combines the taste of sharp cheddar with the sweetness of leeks for a new twist on mac and cheese.

Are you familiar with leeks? They have the flavor of a mild onion. I really like leeks in this recipe, it adds a new element to the dish and compliments the sharp cheddar cheese very nicely.

If you are not familiar with cleaning leaks, here is a link,How to Clean Leeks. Dirt tends to lie in the creases and crevices, so it’s important to clean them properly before cooking with them.

I have always been a fan of Mac & Cheese and Leek Mac & Cheese has become my new favorite. As far back as I can remember, way back into my childhood, my Mom would make Mac and Cheese regularly. Any dish that combines pasta and cheese rates high on my list and I am sure you will fall in love with this dish as much as I have.

Enjoy!

Leek Mac & Cheese

Rating: 51

Yield: 6 Servings

Leek Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

1 lb. pasta, medium in size
4 tbsp. butter, divided
3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. flour
1 ½ cups half & half
1 ½ cups skim milk
4 tbsp. cheese powder *
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°.
Cook pasta according to package directions
Melt 2 tbsp. of butter in a large sauce pan. Add the leeks and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the leeks start to brown. Set the leeks aside.
In the same saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, making sure to whisk while it cooks.
Add the half & half and skim milk. Whisk the mixture until the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and continue whisking until the mixture is thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the salt, pepper and cheese powder.
Add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar and whisk to combine.
Stir in the pasta and leeks. Pour the mixture into a 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on the top.
Bake for about 30 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

*If you don't have cheese powder, increase the amount of cheddar cheese to 2 cups.

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