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Italian Pasta Salad w/ Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage

September 22, 2021 at 6:53 PM | Posted in Butterball Smoked Turkey Sausage, pasta, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta | Leave a comment
Tags: Anchovies, Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Italian Pasta Salad, Kraft Free Italian Dressing, Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese., Olives, Pasta, recipes, Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta

Today’s Menu: Italian Pasta Salad w/ Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage

For Breakfast Morning I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. 58 degrees and rain all day, and all last night! Cleaned the Kitchen. Counter tops and the Microwave. That is about it for my day. I almost forgot Happy 1st Day of Fall! For Dinner tonight it’s an Italian Pasta Salad w/ Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage.

I had not had this in quite a while. I Wanted something light today and a Pasta Salad sounded perfect! For my Sausage I used the Leftover Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage from yesterday. I cut the Sausage into Bite size pieces. I absolutely love the Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage! I just heated them up in the microwave.

Then to go with the Turkey Sausage I prepared a Italian Pasta Salad, made about noon today. It always tastes even better after chilling for a while. A Light and tasty dish that includes Ronzoni Garden Delight Tri Color Rotini Pasta, Black Olives, Kalamata Olives, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Anchovies, Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese, Kraft Zesty Italian Fat Free Dressing, McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning. Prepared the Pasta according to the box and added all the ingredients and tossed until well mixed. Then refrigerated until ready to use.

To serve, I made a bed of the Pasta in a bowl and topped it with the sliced Turkey Sausage, and chowed down! The Pasta Salad and Turkey Sausage are a perfect combination. And the Kraft Italian Dressing provides some great flavor! I also had a slice of the some leftover Garlic Bread Loaf. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Popcorn with a Sprite Free to drink.

Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage
14 oz. | Servings: 7

Try Butterball’s fully cooked Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage. Now you and your family can enjoy the great taste of hardwood-smoked lean turkey sausage with less fat than pork or beef smoked sausage. Serve with your favorite side dish for a quick and easy meal solution that always tastes great.

Skillet:
Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, 10 – 12 minutes, turning frequently.
Always heat thoroughly.
Serving Size 2 oz. (51 g)
Servings Per Container 7

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 610mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%

Ingredients: Poultry Ingredients (Mechanically Separated Chicken, Mechanically Separated Turkey), Water, Corn Syrup, Salt. Contains 2% or less of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Autolyzed yeast, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Phosphate, Flavorings, Potassium and Sodium Lactate.
http://www.butterball.com/products/turkey-sausage-and-franks/every-day-smoked-turkey-dinner-sausage

Ronzoni Garden Delight Trio Italiano Pasta

Trio Italiano is a combination of three shapes in one box: Rotini, Penne & Shells. With three shapes in three colors RONZONI GARDEN DELIGHT Trio Italiano is perfect for showcasing the vegetables in any meal, but is especially appealing in cold salads.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2oz (56g) Dry Uncooked Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value* Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 20mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 40g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 3g Protein 8g
See more at: http://ronzonigardendelight.newworldpasta.com/pasta_nutrition.cfm?prodId=071300800690#sthash.kx8fjPTl.dpuf

Healthy Fall Pasta and Noodle Recipes

September 21, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cheese, Chicken, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Grilling, Ground Beef, Healthy Fall Pasta and Noodle Recipes, Pasta, Pork, Potatoes, recipes, Roasting, Spices, Vegetables

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Fall Pasta and Noodle Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Fall Pasta and Noodle Recipes with recipes including Ground Beef and Pasta Skillet, Lemon-Garlic Chicken Penne with Pesto and Spinach, and Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. You can also subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines, the EatingWell Magazine. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Fall Pasta and Noodle Recipes
Find healthy, delicious pasta and noodle recipes for the Fall, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Ground Beef and Pasta Skillet
Sneak extra vegetables into your child’s day (and yours too!) with this easy one-skillet pasta recipe. Finely chop mushrooms to resemble the texture of ground beef and stir them into a classic meat sauce for an extra-healthy twist on a dinnertime favorite………..

Lemon-Garlic Chicken Penne with Pesto and Spinach
Fresh pesto brilliantly compliments the lemon and garlic flavors of this juicy chicken dinner……….

Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Fiber-rich sweet potato is used as the base for the cheese sauce in this healthy, homemade macaroni and cheese recipe. The bright orange color tricks your eyes into thinking this healthy macaroni and cheese recipe is loaded with cheese, but there’s actually only about half as much cheese as compared to a traditional recipe………..

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Fall Pasta and Noodle Recipes
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22893/seasonal/fall/dinner/pasta-noodles/

Leftover Turkey Chili Macaroni

September 10, 2021 at 7:07 PM | Posted in Hamburger Helper, Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products, leftovers, pasta | Leave a comment
Tags: Aunt Millie's Live Carb Smart Wheat Bread, Bush's Chili Beans - Black Beans, Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Leftovers, Pasta, recipes, Spices

Today’s Menu: Leftover Turkey Chili Macaroni

I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea this morning for Breakfast. 77 degrees, sunny and beautiful out today! Cleaned the house today, dusted and vacuumed. Then I did a load of laundry. After Lunch it was outside to do some work. Got the leaf blower, rake, and cart out of the shed. It’s a perfect day to be outdoors! I enjoy doing yard work, good exercise and you get to be outside. For Dinner tonight it’s Leftover Turkey Chili Macaroni. Another one of those delicious One Pot Meals that is too good to not use the Leftovers! I’ve left the original post from last night below for ingredients and directions. Take Care and Stay Safe!

I tried something new for Dinner tonight, Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper. Instead of using Ground Hamburger I chose to use Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast. The Turkey has less Calories, Carbs, and Fat, healthier and more delicious. To go along with the Chili Macaroni I had a slice of Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart Wheat Bread that I topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light.

So I started by frying the Ground Turkey till it was no longer pink in Extra Light Olive Oil and seasoning it with Sea Salt, Ground Roasted Cumin, and Cilantro Flakes. As the Turkey was finishing cooking I added, 1 can OF Bush’s Chili Beans – Black Beans.

As I started the Ground Turkey was finishing I got the Chili Macaroni ready to add to the Turkey. I started by adding 2 3/4 cups of Hot Water to the Turkey Skillet. Stirred the Water and Ground Turkey and added the Chili Macaroni Pasta Packet. Stirred it all together and increased the heat to medium high, heated until boiling. Covered and reduced the heat to simmer, cooking for 11 minutes. Stirred several times as it cooked. Removed the Skillet from the heat and took the lid off and let it cool for 3 minutes.

Fantastic Dish, it was Seasoned perfect, the Pasta was tender and the Ground Turkey and Black Beans were perfect with the Macaroni. Then I also had the slice of Buttered Bread. It made a really good Meal! For Dessert/Snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Snyders Stick Pretzels along with a Coke Zero to drink.

Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper

Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper is made with 100% REAL spices for the flavorful taste you love most. Our products are made with NO artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources. Add some pizzazz! Stir in drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese just before serving.

* PASTA: America’s favorite Hamburger Helper in a savory chili macaroni entree, blending pasta, tomatoes and chili
* QUICK AND EASY: Make Hamburger Helper in three easy steps: simply brown beef, stir in ingredients and pasta sauce and simmer
* INGREDIENTS: Packaged food is made with real herbs and spices and no artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources
* ENDLESS OPTIONS: Add your own twist with additional ingredients and head to the Betty Crocker website for Hamburger Helper recipes and pastas the whole family will love
* BOX CONTAINS: 5.2 oz box
* BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION: Proud to support schools and teachers as an official participating product

Prep Instructions
You will need:

1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
2 ¾ cups Hot Water
Cook: Cook ground meat in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up and stirring. Drain; return cooked meat to skillet.
Stir: Stir in hot water, Sauce Mix and Pasta. Heat to boiling.
Simmer: Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. If necessary, uncover and cook, while stirring, an additional 1 to 3 minutes to desired consistency.
Add some pizzazz! Stir in drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese just before serving.
OR
You will need:
1 (15-oz) Can Black or Pinto Beans, Rinsed & Drained
2 ¾ cups Hot Water
Heat: Add rinsed and drained beans, hot water, Sauce Mix and Pasta to a 10-inch skillet; stir well. Heat to boiling.
Simmer: Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. If necessary, uncover and cook, while stirring, an additional 1 to 3 minutes to desired consistency.
Add some pizzazz! Stir in drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese just before serving.
https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/helper/hamburger-helper/chili-macaroni

Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

Our leanest ground turkey, all natural, 99 percent fat-free with no gluten.
Product Features:
99% fat-free
Gluten Free
All Natural

20-oz (1.25 lbs) or 40-oz package (2.5 lbs)

Cooking Instructions:
STOVE TOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Add ground turkey to hot skillet.
* Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 120 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 15 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 1.5 g Protein 26 g
Saturated Fat .5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 55 mg Iron 4%
Sodium 70 mg Calcium 0%
– See more at: http://www.jennieo.c

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

September 10, 2021 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Fod, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, Pasta, recipes, Salt

Add salt to boiling pasta water…..

When you make pasta, salting boiling water will add flavor from the inside out. The rule is about 1-2 tablespoons for a large pot of water, stir it until it dissolves, and once boiling, add pasta. It sounds simple (and it is!), but it will elevate the taste of your dish.

Turkey Chili Macaroni

September 9, 2021 at 6:54 PM | Posted in Hamburger Helper, Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products, pasta | Leave a comment
Tags: Aunt Millie's Live Carb Smart Wheat Bread, Bush's Chili Beans - Black Beans, Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Hamburger Helper, Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Pasta, recipes, Spices

Today’s Menu: Turkey Chili Macaroni

To start this Thursday Morning off I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. 75 degrees, sunny and a little humid out today. After Lunch I took my friend out to Ross, Ohio, to the Produce Stands. I bought Mom a couple of Hanging Baskets of Mums. My friend purchased some Flowers and Pumpkins. I love going out to Ross! A small town with tons of Farms and Fields. It will always be my home out there. For Dinner tonight it’s Turkey Chili Macaroni.

I tried something new for Dinner tonight, Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper. Instead of using Ground Hamburger I chose to use Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast. The Turkey has less Calories, Carbs, and Fat, healthier and more delicious. To go along with the Chili Macaroni I had a slice of Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart Wheat Bread that I topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light.

So I started by frying the Ground Turkey till it was no longer pink in Extra Light Olive Oil and seasoning it with Sea Salt, Ground Roasted Cumin, and Cilantro Flakes. As the Turkey was finishing cooking I added, 1 can OF Bush’s Chili Beans – Black Beans.

As I started the Ground Turkey was finishing I got the Chili Macaroni ready to add to the Turkey. I started by adding 2 3/4 cups of Hot Water to the Turkey Skillet. Stirred the Water and Ground Turkey and added the Chili Macaroni Pasta Packet. Stirred it all together and increased the heat to medium high, heated until boiling. Covered and reduced the heat to simmer, cooking for 11 minutes. Stirred several times as it cooked. Removed the Skillet from the heat and took the lid off and let it cool for 3 minutes.

Fantastic Dish, it was Seasoned perfect, the Pasta was tender and the Ground Turkey and Black Beans were perfect with the Macaroni. Then I also had the slice of Buttered Bread. It made a really good Meal! For Dessert/Snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Snyder’s Stick Pretzels along with a Coke Zero to drink.

Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper
Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper is made with 100% REAL spices for the flavorful taste you love most. Our products are made with NO artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources. Add some pizzazz! Stir in drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese just before serving.

* PASTA: America’s favorite Hamburger Helper in a savory chili macaroni entree, blending pasta, tomatoes and chili
* QUICK AND EASY: Make Hamburger Helper in three easy steps: simply brown beef, stir in ingredients and pasta sauce and simmer
* INGREDIENTS: Packaged food is made with real herbs and spices and no artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources
* ENDLESS OPTIONS: Add your own twist with additional ingredients and head to the Betty Crocker website for Hamburger Helper recipes and pastas the whole family will love
* BOX CONTAINS: 5.2 oz box
* BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION: Proud to support schools and teachers as an official participating product

Prep Instructions
You will need:

1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
2 ¾ cups Hot Water
Cook: Cook ground meat in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up and stirring. Drain; return cooked meat to skillet.
Stir: Stir in hot water, Sauce Mix and Pasta. Heat to boiling.
Simmer: Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. If necessary, uncover and cook, while stirring, an additional 1 to 3 minutes to desired consistency.
Add some pizzazz! Stir in drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese just before serving.
OR
You will need:
1 (15-oz) Can Black or Pinto Beans, Rinsed & Drained
2 ¾ cups Hot Water
Heat: Add rinsed and drained beans, hot water, Sauce Mix and Pasta to a 10-inch skillet; stir well. Heat to boiling.
Simmer: Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. If necessary, uncover and cook, while stirring, an additional 1 to 3 minutes to desired consistency.
Add some pizzazz! Stir in drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese just before serving.
https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/helper/hamburger-helper/chili-macaroni

Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

Our leanest ground turkey, all natural, 99 percent fat-free with no gluten.
Product Features:
99% fat-free
Gluten Free
All Natural

20-oz (1.25 lbs) or 40-oz package (2.5 lbs)

Cooking Instructions:
STOVE TOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Add ground turkey to hot skillet.
* Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 120 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 15 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 1.5 g Protein 26 g
Saturated Fat .5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 55 mg Iron 4%
Sodium 70 mg Calcium 0%
– See more at: http://www.jennieo.c

Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast

September 8, 2021 at 7:01 PM | Posted in Meijer Turkey Meatballs, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, spaghetti | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Dinner, Food, LaRosa's Original Pasta Sauce, Meijer Turkey Meatballs, New York Bakery Texas Toast, Pasta, recipes, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti

Today’s Menu: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast

To start the morning off I had a Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. 84 degrees, mostly sunny and low humidity outside today. Went to Kroger for Mom, she wanted me to buy some items for baking for the upcoming Holidays. She was worried as scarce as some items can be at times she might not find them later. Back home just did a few things around the yard. So for Dinner tonight I prepared Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast.

It’s Spaghetti and Meatballs tonight, one of our favorites! And you can always make it healthier by using Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs. For the Meatballs I’m using Meijer Turkey Meatballs. These Meatballs are 150 calories and 5 carbs per serving (6 Meatballs). For the Spaghetti I’ll be using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti.

I’ll be cooking the Meatballs in LaRosa’s Sauce, one of my favorites! The Sauce goes great on Pasta, Pizza, or as a Dipping sauce. I grabbed a small Sauce Pan, sprayed it Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray, added the sauce to it, and heated on medium low heat. As the sauce started to heat up I added the Turkey Meatballs, stirred until covered with the Sauce. Cooked them for 7 minutes and then reduced the heat to low until I was ready to use them.

As I said I’m using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti. It’s my favorite and I use all the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pastas. The Spaghetti is 180 calories and 35 net carbs, which isn’t bad for Pasta. To prepare the Spaghetti; I cooked the Spaghetti as to the package instructions. I used a large Sauce Pan and filled it 1/2 way up with water. Turned the burner on high and brought the water to a rapid boil. Added the Spaghetti and stirred, returning it to the rapid boil. Cooked it uncovered, stirring it occasionally. Cooked it for a total of 8 minutes and done! Love this Pasta so tender and tasty. As the Spaghetti was cooking I baked the New York Bakery Texas Toast. For Dessert/Snack tonight a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.

Meijer Turkey Meatballs 32 oz.

Product Description
Flame Broiled. Meat Used Is 100% Turkey. Fully Cooked. Keep Frozen.
Ingredients
TURKEY, WATER, ONIONS, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND YEAST), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE. NATURAL FLAVOR.
https://www.meijer.com/shop/en/meat/prepared-meat/frozen/meijer-turkey-meatballs-32-oz/p/70882009416

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – LEMONY ANGEL HAIR TOSS

August 30, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Dreamfields Angel Hair Pasta, Food, Lemon juice, LEMONY ANGEL HAIR TOSS, Meatless Monday, Olive oil, Pasta, Pine Nuts, recipes, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a LEMONY ANGEL HAIR TOSS. Made using; Dreamfields Angel Hair Pasta, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and Toasted Pine Nuts. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

LEMONY ANGEL HAIR TOSS
Ingredients

1 box Dreamfields Angel Hair
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed baby arugula
2 cups halved cherry and/or grape tomatoes, assorted colors if possible
1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Salt and pepper (optional)

Directions

1 – Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water or in ice water until completely cooled and drain well.
2 – Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Toss with pasta.
3 – Add arugula, tomatoes and cheese to pasta. Toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with pine nuts and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 262
Calories from fat: 37
Fat: 11 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sodium: 143 milligrams
Cholesterol: 2 milligrams
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/lemony-angel-hair-toss

Healthy Ravioli Recipes

August 25, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Beef, Cheese, Chicken, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Grilling, Healthy Ravioli Recipes, mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Ravioli, recipes, Salads, Spices, Vegetables

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Ravioli Recipes. Here’s some Delicious and Healthy Ravioli Recipes with recipes including Skillet Ravioli Lasagna, Butternut Squash Ravioli with Chicken Sausage and Kale, and Crispy Baked Ravioli with Red Pepper and Mushroom Bolognese. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. You can also subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines, the EatingWell Magazine. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Ravioli Recipes
Find healthy, delicious ravioli recipes including cheese and spinach ravioli, and ravioli soup. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Skillet Ravioli Lasagna
This easy inside-out ravioli lasagna is the ultimate weeknight comfort food–no layering or mixing bowls required. Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef. Look for fresh mozzarella balls (also called “pearls”) in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store……….

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Chicken Sausage and Kale
What’s the secret to making store-bought butternut squash ravioli even more delicious? Add apple-chicken sausage, tender greens and lots of caramelized onions. We add a bit of sugar to help the onions caramelize faster, but feel free to omit it (just cook the onions a bit longer if you do). Buy prewashed chopped kale to cut down on prep time. It all adds up to an easy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes…………..

Crispy Baked Ravioli with Red Pepper and Mushroom Bolognese
Legend has it that toasted ravioli originated with a St. Louis chef dropping the pasta in hot oil instead of water. Here, we lighten it up by baking instead of frying and adding a serving of vegetables in the form of a vegetarian Bolognese-style sauce. More good news: this easy vegetarian dinner takes just 35 minutes to make…………..

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Ravioli Recipes
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19261/ingredients/pasta-noodle/pasta-by-shape/ravioli/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

August 25, 2021 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cheese, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, Pasta, Ravioli, recipes, Sauce

Making Ravioli Pasta………

When making Ravioli the dough should be paper-thin, about 1/8-inch thick. Dust the counter and dough with flour, lay out the long sheet of pasta.

When ready, brush the dough and the top of your filling with egg wash and cover them with the second length of dough you trimmed off in the previous step. The egg wash helps the dough stay in place, bonding the two layers. Press around each mound to seal, then press outward toward edges, pushing out any air pockets.

Fresh ravioli is best boiled in a pot of salted water for a couple minutes until they float to the top of the water. If you want to try baking your ravioli, spoon a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking pan, layer with uncooked ravioli and then spoon a little more sauce on top. Enjoy!

Shrimp w/ Pasta Roni – Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs

August 23, 2021 at 6:55 PM | Posted in Pasta Roni, seafood, shrimp | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Old Bay Seasoning, Pasta, Pasta Roni – Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs, recipes, Seafood, Shrimp

Today’s Menu: Shrimp w/ Pasta Roni – Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs

For Breakfast I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. High of 92 degrees, sunny, and humid out. We had a heat index of 100 degrees. Too hot to do anything outside, and they say the next couple of days it will be even hotter. After my Tea I went out and watered everything down. Then I had to get some grass seed down in part of the back yard. Had everything done before it got too hot out. Did a few things inside. For Dinner tonight a favorite of mine, Shrimp w/ Pasta Roni.

So for the Shrimp part of the dish I used Meijer Brand Frozen Jumbo Shrimp. This is my frozen Shrimp of choice, best I’ve found. I had them in the freezer so I let them thaw overnight in the fridge. I love Shrimp and all Seafood. For the Shrimp; I started by rinsing the Shrimp off in cold water and letting it dry in a colander. Using a medium size skillet, that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and a 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, that I heated on medium heat. I seasoned them with Old Bay Seasoning and a sprinkle of Morton’s Lite Salt and added the Shrimp to the skillet. Cooked them 2 minutes per side, turning the Shrimp once. And as the Shrimp was cooking I started to prepare the Pasta.

I love having Shrimp with the Pasta Roni – Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs. It comes with the Pasta Special Seasonings Packet and I added; 1 1/3 cups of water, 2/3 cups of 2% milk, and 2 tablespoons of Blue Bonnet Light Butter. Then to prepare it; In a medium saucepan bring water, milk, margarine or butter to a boil. Then slowly stir in pasta and Special Seasonings. Separate pasta with a fork, if needed. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Boil uncovered, 4-5 min. or until pasta is just tender, stirring frequently. Sauce will be thin. Let stand 3-5 min. to thicken. There’s 2 servings per box, leftovers coming tomorrow for Lunch. Nice seasoning and the Parmesan Sauce is very flavorful. I topped the Pasta with some Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese and the Shrimp. Too good, this makes one easily prepared and delicious Shrimp and Pasta Dish! For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Popcorn with a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs

Our Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs flavor blends delicate angel hair pasta in a creamy herb sauce with other natural flavors. This delicately flavored dish is the perfect complement to your family’s favorite Italian-inspired recipes.

What You’ll Do
1 – In a medium saucepan bring water, milk and butter or margarine to a boil. Then slowly stir in pasta and Special Seasonings. Separate pasta with a fork, if needed. Return to a boil.
2 – Reduce heat to medium. Boil uncovered, 4-5 min. or until pasta is just tender, stirring frequently.
3 – Sauce will be thin. Let stand 3-5 min. to thicken.
http://www.ricearoni.com/products/Pasta_Roni/Angel_Hair_Pasta_with_Herb

Shrimp Health Benefits……….
Shrimp may have a variety of health benefits. It is high in several vitamins and minerals, and is a rich source of protein. Eating shrimp may also promote heart and brain health due to its content of omega-3 fatty acids and the antioxidant astaxanthin ( 6 , 11 , 12 , 13 ).