November 22nd, 2011 
Ruthie INGREDIENTS 1 lb uncooked ziti or other tubular pasta 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (15 oz each) pizza sauce 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1/2 package (3.5-oz size) sliced pepperoni 2 cups shredded Italian [...]
September 20th, 2011 Ruthie Ingredients 18 jumbo shells 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 2 tablespoons chopped onions 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 eggs 3 cups cottage cheese 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese [...]
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Tags: Beef, cheese, Pasta, shells, stuffed shells 
No Comments » September 1st, 2011 Ruthie INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked rotini pasta 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in skillet, cook Italian [...]
Posted in Beef, Breads, cheese, Pasta Tags: cheese, kids recipes, lasagna, lasagna bites No Comments » August 21st, 2011 Ruthie Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup plain yogurt 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated prepared pesto 1 (3.5-ounce) jar prepared pesto 1/4 cup milk 1 orange bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 (12-ounce) can chicken, drained 1 (12-ounce) package Havarti cheese, cubed 1 (16-ounce) package campenelle pasta 1/2 (16-ounce) package [...]
Posted in Chicken, Macaroni Salads, Pasta, Sides Tags: Chicken, Macaroni, Macaroni Salad, salad No Comments » August 3rd, 2011 Ruthie Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter, melted Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees [...]
Posted in Casserole, cheese, Children's Favorites, Kids Recipes, Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta Tags: cheese, easy macaroni and cheese, Macaroni, Pasta No Comments » August 1st, 2011 Ruthie Ingredients: 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk 1 (9 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions 6 (7 inch) flour tortillas 1 medium tomato, chopped Directions: 1. Preheat the oven [...]
July 23rd, 2011 Ruthie Ingredients: 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups chopped pepperoni (about 6 ounces) 1 cup chopped Italian plum tomatoes (about 3 medium) 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded 6-cheese Italian cheese blend 1 (15-oz.) can pizza sauce Directions: 1. Cook [...]
Posted in cheese, Children's Favorites, Pasta Tags: cheese, jumbo shells, pepperooni, Pizza, stuffed No Comments » July 22nd, 2011 Ruthie Ingredients: 1 box (7.75 oz) Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic salad mix 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup sliced onion 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 4 cups baby spinach 1 pear, cut into bite-size pieces 4 oz [...]
Posted in Fruit, Macaroni Salads, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Salads Tags: bacon, cheese, easy, salad, Spinach No Comments » June 23rd, 2011 admin Ingredients 12 ounces penne pasta 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, diced 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 1/2 cup cream 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, [...]
June 6th, 2011 admin Ingredients 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta 2 red bell peppers, julienned 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 3/4 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook [...]
