Monday, August 15, 2011

::Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells::

::Ingredients::
- 16 dried jumbo whole-wheat or regular pasta  shells, prepared according to package directions, rinsed and drained
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 16oz. can refried beans
- 1 cup 4oz. shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese - divided use
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups 12oz. bottle chunky salsa - divided use
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Light sour cream (optional)
::Directions::
Preheat oven to 350F. Cook beef in large skillet until brown; drain. Add seasoning mix and water; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add beans and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Spread 1/4 cup salsa over bottom of each of two 8-inch-square (2-quart) baking dishes.
Fill pasta shells with beef mixture; place half of shells in each baking dish, filled side up. Spoon remaining salsa over shells; top with onion, olives and remaining cheese. 
Cover baking dish with foil. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Serve with sour cream.

::Pizza in a Bowl::

::Ingredients::
- 1 8oz. package cream cheese
- 1 15oz. can of pizza Sauce
- 1 cup of diced pepperoni slices
- mozzarella cheese for topping



::Directions::
In a small round baking dish OR mini aluminum pie pans... add cream cheese, spread it covering the bottom of the dish.
Next spread the pizza sauce on.
scatter pepperoni on top of that
lastly spread the mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake it at 350F till bubbly.


  • This can be placed in a small plastic bowl and kids can take this to school for lunch.
  • Serve with crackers


::Tortilla Wraps::


::Ingredients::
- 1  flour tortilla  OR wheat (6 inch)
- 2 tsp.  mayo OR cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 slices  smoked ham
- 3 slices roasted turkey breast
 
::Directions::
Spread tortilla with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.
Top with meat; roll up tightly. Cut in half.

  • Great for kid's to take in their lunch box
  • Of course you can add lettuce, tomato, mustard, pickles, any cheeses or meats... pretty much anything you like!