Lunch

Baked Ziti alla Katie

Ingredients 1 pound ziti Olive oil 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon rosemary 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 large jar of marinara sauce (about 32 ounces) 1/2 pound of mozzarella cheese, grated 1 heaping cup of ricotta cheese 1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese Instructions In a large pot, boil water and cook ziti according to package. While the water is heating, heat a tablespoon

French Onion Soup

Ingredients 4 onions, all different kinds but red. 6 cups of beef broth 1 stick of butter Mozzarella cheese Instructions Melt 1 stick butter in soup pot. Slice onions and sauté in butter, till soft. Try not to brown. Add beef broth to cover onions. Let simmer for about an hour. Place a piece of Italian bread on bottom of bowl. Add your soup. Top with shredded, or thickly sliced, mozzarella cheese and broil until cheese is melted/crispy.

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Instructions Spray bottom of crockpot with baking spray. Place chicken in the crockpot. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the top. Dump in the soups and the frozen veggies. St

Beef Stew

Ingredients 2 pounds stewing beef, trimmed and cubed 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 6 cups beef broth 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 4 ribs celery, cut into 1 inch pieces 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water ¾ cup peas Instructions Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pe

Ricotta Pasta Bake

Ingredients 2 cups half-and-half 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup ricotta cheese 16 oz uncooked penne pasta 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic 28 oz crushed tomatoes Instructions Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, combine garlic, salt, pasta, tomatoes, half-and-half, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until well mixed. Cover the baking dish with tin foil, crimping the edges tightly to seal. Bake for

Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo with Peas

Ingredients 24 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini ¼ cup butter 10.5 oz peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3 cups heavy cream ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ⅔ cup shredded parmesan cheese 12oz frozen peas Instructions Cook the tortellini according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside. Drop the butter into a large skillet over medium-high heat . Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp and minced gar

Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup diced onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup quartered carrots 2-15 oz cans cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1-15 oz can tomato sauce ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried parsley ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth 2 cups water 1 cup dry ditalini pasta Instructions In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions

Chicken Meatballs with Cheesy Spinach Pappardelle

Ingredients For the Chicken Meatballs 1 lb. ground chicken 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 egg 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper For the Cheesy Spinach Pappardelle 8 oz. pappardelle 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups spinach loosely packed 2 garlic cloves minced 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup shaved parmesan Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . Spray down a sheet p