tasty thursday

Hearty Ravioli Soup

1 lb ground beef

2 cups water

2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1  chopped onion

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

2 garlic cloves, minced 

3/4 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp onion salt

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese ravioli

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

additional fresh minced parsley for topping

Cook beef until no longer pink; drain.  Add water, tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, parsley, garlic, basil, sugar, oregano, onion salt, salt/pepper, and thyme; bring to boil.  Reduce heart and cover/simmer for 30 minutes or longer. 

Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain.  Add to soup and heat throughout.  Stir in parmesan cheese.  Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve hot.  

Thanks for walking with us,

JL

tasty thursday

Baked Spaghetti

1 package of spaghetti noodles

1 lb ground beef

1 onion (medium; chopped)

1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce

1/2 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated kind) 

5 tbsp butter, metled

2 cups, 4% cottage cheese

4 cups, mozzarella cheese

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
• Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 3-qt, baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted

Enjoy!

Thanks for walking with us,

JL

tasty thursday....or friday

Baked Tacos

Shells:

Working with 6 tortillas at a time, wrap in a barely damp cloth or paper towel and microwave on High until steamed, about 30 seconds. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface and coat both sides with cooking spray. Then carefully drape each tortilla over two bars of the oven rack. Bake at 375°F until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes.

Filling: 

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 can refried beans
• 15 ounce tomato sauce
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• 1 – 2 cups shredded cheese
• 18-20 hard taco shells 
• Your favorite taco toppings.

Brown ground beef. Drain off any fat and add refried beans, tomato sauce, and seasoning.
Spoon mixture into taco shells.
Place filled shells into a 9×13 pan, standing up. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.

Add favorite toppings and enjoy!

Thanks for walking with us,

JL