Recipes Nov 2 through Nov 8

Nov 2:

Tuna Hot Dish (I guess, technically, its Tuna Pasta Casserole, but I live in Minnesota, it is NEVER a casserole).

You'll Need:

Crumb topping ( 2/3 c crushed Wheaties, Cheerios, or Corn Flakes or dry bread crumbs mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter)

1 1/4 c uncooked pasta shells or elbow macaroni

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all purpose flour

3/4 tsp salt

2 cups milk

2 cups cooked broccoli flowerets or 1 c frozen peas (thawed)

2 cans (6 oz each) tuna in water, drained.

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350. Make Crumb topping; set aside.

2. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

3. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 1 1/2 quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted.

4. Mix pasta, broccoli, tuna and sauce in ungreased 2 quart casserole (hot dish). Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with topping. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until topping is toasted.

Nov 3:

Torino Turkey Sausage and Penne:

You'll Need:

12 oz penne pasta

1 large head escarole

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 package (20 oz) hot Italian turkey sausage

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 can small white beans, drained and rinsed

Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add pasta and cook 12 minutes. Clean, trim and chop escarole.

2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage from its casing and crumble into pan. Cook 5 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon.

3. Drain pasta, reserving 1 c pasta water. Keep warm. Increase heat under skillet to medium-high. Add escarole, garlic salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, until greens are wilted. Add beans and 1/2 c of the pasta water (if necessary). Add drained pasta to the pan and toss to combine. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nov 4: General Tso's Chicken:

You'll Need:

1 1/4 c long –grain brown rice

1/4 c corn starch

1 lb snow peas, trimmed & halved crosswise

4 garlic cloves, sliced

2 tsp grated, peeled fresh ginger

3 tbsp light brown sugar

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp red-pepper flakes

2 large egg whites

Coarse salt & grnd pepper

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tbsp veggie oil, such as safflower

Directions:

1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 c cold water until smooth. Add snow peas, garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, and red-pepper flakes; toss to combine, and set aside.

2. In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add chicken, and toss to coat.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Lift half the chicken from egg-white mixture (shaking off excess), and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and chicken, and set aside (reserve skillet)

4. Add snow-pea mixture to skillet. Cover; cook until snow peas are tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat. Serve with rice.

Nov 5:

Penne Pasta Hot Dish:

Can you tell its almost winter? I'm rockin' the hot dishes!

You'll Need:

12 oz uncooked penne pasta

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 large onion, chopped

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, & oregano

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1/2 c water

3 c (12 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cook pasta. Cook beef and onion. Drain. Stir in diced tomatoes, paste, and water. Heat

2. Coat 13x9x2 baking dish with cooking spray. Combine pasta with meat mixture and 2 c cheese. Pour into baking dish, top with remaining cheese.

3. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nov 6:

Pizza

Buy a frozen pizza. Follow directions. Yum, it's Friday.