Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

1 lb. ground beef
1 med onion, diced
1 jar. Spagetti sauce
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1 can diced tomatos, drained
1 pkg Spaghetti Noodles (cooked according to pkg)
Parmesan Cheese for topping

Make the Meal:
Boil water and cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
Brown ground beef and onion.
Season with garlic salt.
Drain excess grease and return meat to frying pan.
Add spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Serve over warm spaghetti noodles.

Enjoy!

Pizza Casserole (Slow Cooker option)

1 1/2 Lbs ground beef, cooked & drained
1 lb. sausage, cooked & drained
1 lb corkscrew pasta, cooked & drained
4 (14oz)jars pizza sauce
2 C. (8oz) shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 C. Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
2 (4oz) can mushrooms (drained)
2 (3oz) pkgs sliced pepperoni
1/2 C Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 C. Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic

Slow Cooker:
Add all ingredients into slow cooker, stir and cook on low 4 hours or high 2 hours.


Oven:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and transfer into baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with foil and cook at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.



Enjoy!

Meat Lasagna

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground italian sausage or pork
1 C. Onion, chopped
2 Tbs bottled Minced Garlic
1 (7 1/2 oz) can diced Tomatos
1 (8oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 (6oz) Tomato Paste
2 tsp dried Basil
1 tsp dried Oregano,crushed
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
5 OZ (6 noodles) Lasagna Noodles
1 beaten Egg
2 C. Ricotta Cheese or cream cottage cheese, drained
1/2 c. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbs. dried Parsley Flakes
1 (8oz) pkg, Mozzarella Cheese, sliced

Make the Meal:
This recipe serves 8. Make in two separate containers and freeze one for later. (or give to your favorite neighbor)

MEAT SAUCE
In large skillet, cook meat, onion and garlic until browned. Drain fat. Stir in undrained tomatos, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and drain.
FILLING
For filling combine egg, ricotta/cottage cheese, 1/4 c. parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. Stir.

LAYER
Layer half of the cooked noodles in baking dish. Spread with half of the filling, half of the meat sauce and top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining parmesan cheese.

BAKE for 30-35 minutes at 375*, or until heated through.


Enjoy!

Italian Chicken (Slow Cooker option)

4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
1 envelope italian salad dressing mix
1/4 C. water
1 8oz pkg Cream Cheese, softened
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can mushrooms

Slow Cooker:
Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine Italian Dressing mix and water and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3 hours. Beat cream cheese and soup together. Stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken and cook 1 hour longer. (3 hours total cooking time)


Oven:
Place chicken in casserole dish. Combine Italian Dressing mix and water and pour over chicken. Cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Beat cream cheese and soup together. Stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken. Cook 20 minutes longer. (50 minutes cooking time

 Enjoy!

Garlic Bread

1 loaf fresh French Bread
1/4 c. Butter
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp parsley

Make it:
Slice french bread into 1" slices.
Melt butter in microwave and add garlic salt and parsley. Stir.
Taking one slice out of the loaf at a time, brush butter on to each slice of bread. Re-assemble the shape of the loaf and Wrap in tin foil. Place in the oven and bake at 350* for 12 minutes.

Enjoy!