Pastitsio -- Lynn's Recipes Greek Meat and Pasta Casserole
Lynn demonstrates how to make Pastitsio, a Greek meat and pasta casserole. Great for dinner and easy to make. From Taste of Home.
1 package (7 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound of ground beef or lamb
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 350°.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain, if necessary. Stir in the tomato sauce, ½ teaspoon, oregano, pepper and cinnamon, if desired; heat through.
Drain macaroni; place half of macaroni in a greased 8 or 9 inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Layer with meat mixture and remaining macaroni. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and remaining salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining cheese. Pour sauce over macaroni.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
4 servings
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One Pot Penne Pasta - Lynn’s Recipes
Lynn demonstrates One Pot Penne Pasta. This is a super easy recipe for a quick dinner. Add a salad, vegetable and garlic bread and you have a complete meal. Adapted from addapinch.com.
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite sized slices
½ medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups chicken stock
1 (10 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, undrained
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
Add sausage, onions, garlic and mushrooms to a medium pot over medium heat. Cook until onions are slightly tender, stirring often. Add in penne pasta, chicken stock, roasted red peppers, along with the liquid from jar, cheeses and spinach. Stir to combine and cover for 5-8 minutes. Remove lid, stir and continue to cook until penne pasta is al dente or at the amount of tenderness you prefer. Remove from heat and serve.
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CREAMY GARLIC PASTA RECIPE - Greg's Kitchen
I was really sick today and i needed something to kick the flu right out of my body, this did the trick!
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3⁄4 cup chicken broth or 3⁄4 cup beef stock / broth
3⁄4 cup milk
1/2 cup of cream
a bunch of parsley flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Smoked Mozzarella and Penne Spinach Salad -- Lynn's Recipes
Lynn demonstrates how to make a delicious and simple Smoked Mozzarella and Penne Spinach Salad that would be a perfect lunch or side dish. If you want to have it as a main dish, just add some grilled chicken. From Whole Foods.
Parmesan Dressing:
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
¼ cup white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, finely minced, (I used my garlic press)
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
12 ounces penne pasta
3 cups packed baby spinach
12 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced
4-6 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, diced
For the dressing, combine the Parmesan cheese, parsley, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and whisk until dressing is smooth. The dressing can be made up to two days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. (You can also put this in a food processor or blender and blend to be a little smoother.)
To prepare salad, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water and then drain well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella.
At this point, the salad and dressing can be refrigerated for a couple of hours separately before serving.
Toss the salad with the dressing right before serving.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli -- Lynn's Recipes
Lynn demonstrates how to make Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli. This is a great side dish to a dinner. From Costa Kitchen.
20 Brussels Sprouts cut into wedges
Canola Oil
Salt
Pepper
Aioli Sauce:
6 Tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
Preheat oven to 400°. Place Brussels Sprouts on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Salt and pepper to taste and mix around the Brussels Sprouts on the pan to ensure they all get nicely coated in the oil.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown on at least one side.
While the Brussels Sprouts are roasting, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, parsley and lemon juice. Serve in a ramekin alongside the finished Brussels Sprouts.
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This restaurant-worthy Creamy Salmon Pasta is sure to become your new favorite weeknight meal. It's rich and flavorful but oh-so-easy to make. The whole recipe comes together in about 20 minutes. What's not to love?
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