This really hit the spot tonight! The addition of bacon was spot on and added a little smokiness to the filling (along with the smoked paprika). I’m going to be making these with Italian sausage next time and I’m really excited! 6 oz. Jumbo Shells (about 20 shells) 24 oz. Marinara Sauce 1 ½ cupsContinue reading “Bacon & Spinach Stuffed Shells”
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Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna
I’m home and mostly healed from my 13 hours of dental surgery! I really wanted something easy to make and easy to eat. I’m still doing the low carb thing, so Zucchini Lasagna it is! I didn’t even miss the pasta…as much as I thought I would. *cough* make your lasagnas with cheddar *cough* 1Continue reading “Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna”
Hearty Homestyle Lasagna
I was craving Lasagna, but I made way too much of it. I can finally make my Leftover Lasagna Stuffed Peppers again! And word of the wise, kids love lasagna and sneaking veggies into the sauce is so easy! 1 lb lean Ground Beef 1 lb Italian Sausage 1 small Onion; chopped 1 small BellContinue reading “Hearty Homestyle Lasagna”
Bolognese Baked Ziti
Dinner tonight was Baked Ziti using the marinara I made the other day and I ate entirely too much of it. I know traditional baked ziti doesn’t usually have meat or veggies in it, but what can I say, I’m a meat eater! 16 oz. Penne Pasta 6 cups Marinara Sauce 1 lb Ground BeefContinue reading “Bolognese Baked Ziti”
Quick Meatless Lasagna
I almost always put Italian sausage and ground beef in my lasagna. Alas, I didn’t have any on hand. Apparently I was also out of mozzarella. Cheddar Jack it is! It was pretty stinking good! 4 cups Marinara Sauce 2 ½ cups Ricotta 2 extra large Eggs ½ cup Parmesan 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1Continue reading “Quick Meatless Lasagna”
Bacon Wrapped Goulash Stuffed Peppers
Went a little mad scientist on my leftovers! My local store had some Anaheim Peppers that they’d marked down and my leftover Goulash popped into my mind. Thought it needed something creamy and remembered that I had leftover homemade ricotta! Add some bacon to the mix. Oh yeah! My apartment smells so good right now!Continue reading “Bacon Wrapped Goulash Stuffed Peppers”
Baked Ricotta Chicken Primavera
Another one pot meal! Baked Ricotta Chicken Primavera! So many delicious herbs and vegetables. My friend’s rave about this dish and even their kids will eat it. It is my favorite way of using up the excess summer squash and tomatoes that grown in my garden, especially if you make the marinara from scratch. YouContinue reading “Baked Ricotta Chicken Primavera”
EASY Homemade Ricotta
Homemade Ricotta Cheese is so simple and requires cheap, kitchen staples. It is cheaper, more flavorful and so much fun to make! You can also add in herbs, spices and seasonings to amp up the flavor. Pesto is a favorite of mine, for sure! ½ gallon Whole Milk 1 cup Heavy Cream ⅓ cup AppleContinue reading “EASY Homemade Ricotta”
Vodka Sauce Stuffed Shells
It doesn’t look like much, but daaang! I’m so glad I took the time to simmer the sauce! I grew up with frozen microwaved Costco Stuffed Shells and these are leagues better! I really wanted to upgrade a childhood favorite and make it fresh. Using homemade Ricotta ups the flavor and creaminess of the wholeContinue reading “Vodka Sauce Stuffed Shells”
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