Delicious dishes that simplify your supper plans
Classic Lasagna
Ingredients
Meat sauce:
1 tbsp olive oil1 cup onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 lb ground beef½ lb ground pork1-28 oz can diced tomatoes2 tbsp tomato paste1 tbsp sugar½ tsp dry basil½ tsp dry oregano½ tsp red pepper flakesSalt and pepper to taste
Cheese filling:
2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese1 large egg1 tsp dried italian seasoning⅓ cup grated parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to taste
Lasagna:
9 lasagna noodles, uncooked4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
Directions
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and saute onions and garlic until translucent, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and ground pork until it is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
Mix in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 mins. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Next, in a medium-sized bowl mix cottage or ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, italian seasoning, salt and pepper until blended. Set aside.
Cook lasagna noodles in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and assemble the lasagna in layers. Grease bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish and spoon enough meat sauce to cover the bottom of the dish.
Place three lasagna noodles on top of meat sauce, followed by ⅓ of remaining meat sauce, ⅓ of cheese filling, and one cup of shredded mozzarella. Repeat the layers twice more ending with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil. Bake for 40 mins, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 mins until the cheese is melted. You can divide into serving size portions or freeze the whole lasagna for reheating.
Chicken Pot Pie in a Bowl
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup Yukon gold potatoes,
peeled and cut into quarters
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tsp dried parsley
3 cups chicken broth
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish
½ cup milk
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, parsley, basil and rosemary. Sauté for 2 minutes or until slightly translucent.
Add chicken, potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once cooked, remove the large potato pieces and chicken breast. Place large potato quarters, milk and ½ cup of broth from the pot into a blender until smooth. Add back into the pot. Place chicken on a cutting board, shred and place back into the pot. Stir everything together until combined. Garnish with parsley and serve. Divide into serving size portions and freeze.