Meal Assembly Recipes

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Ingredients

    * 1 (12 ounce) package thin egg noodles
    * 1 lb ground beef
    * 1 cup chopped onion
    * 1 cup chopped green pepper
    * 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    * 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    * 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    * 1 teaspoon salt
    * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    * 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

   1. Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
   2. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
   3. In a skillet cook beef, onion, pepper and garlic until beef is done and drain.
   4. Stir in tomatoes, cooked noodles, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
   5. Put mixture in casserole dish.
   6. Top with cheese (use more if desired).
   7. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes.

Adapted from the Super Suppers Cookbook

1) Sauce: In a large mixing bowl or gallon size bag, mix the following:
3 cups marinara sauce
3 ½ cups cooked beef crumbles
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
1 cup diced tomatoes with juice
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2) ¾ pound of macaroni

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring sauce to boil over med-high heat.
2. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
3. Cook macaroni according to the instructions on the label and drain.
4. Toss the macaroni with the sauce or pour sauce over cooked macaroni.

1) Sauce: Mix the following ingredients:
2 cups cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons diced red peppers
1½ tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 cups nonfat milk
¼ cup nonfat sour cream
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried rosemary (crumble using fingers)
½ cup grated cheese blend
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 cups cooked seasoned chicken breast

2) 1 pound penne pasta

Cooking Instructions:

1. Cook penne according to package directions
2. In a mixing bowl or gallon sized bag, toss pasta with chicken & sauce.
3. Spread evenly into a sprayed 9×13 baking dish.
4. Sprinkle with your own additional cheese on top (opt.).
5. Bake, covered, at 350°F for 45 min., then uncovered for 10 minutes, until internal temp. is 165°F.