Ratatouille
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 yellow onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 bell peppers (green, red, or yellow) 1 eggplant (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes) 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (15 ounces) 1 teaspoon dried basil…
Culturally Inspired European-Inspired
Ratatouille
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 medium eggplant (peeled and diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces) 2 zucchini (diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces or…
Red Hot Fusilli
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup parsley (fresh minced) 4 cups ripe tomatoes (chopped) 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped or 1 tsp dried basil) 1 tablespoon oregano leaves (crushed or 1 tsp dried oregano) 1/4…
Quick Skillet Lasagna
Ingredients 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 pound ground beef (90% lean) 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounce) 1 cup tomato paste (6 ounce can) 1 parsley, fresh (1 Tablespoon, optional) 1 1/2 cups water 1 garlic powder (1 teaspoon, optional) 2…
Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ingredients 12 jumbo pasta shells (about 6 ounces) 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese, part skim 3/4 cup pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced) 2 tablespoons basil 1/4 teaspoon sage, dried 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper…
Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Ingredients 4 cups water 1 1/2 cups corn meal (or polenta, uncooked) 1 can whole kernel corn mixed with green and red peppers (11 ounces, drained) 2 cans green chiles (7 – 8 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon margarine…
Pasta Bolognese
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carrot (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 celery stalk (chopped into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) 3/4 pound lean ground beef (80-85% lean) 1 cup water…
Pasta Frittata with Peas
Ingredients 4 ounces spaghetti (whole grain, regular or thin) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 nutmeg (dash, optional) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 salt (1/8 teaspoon, optional, can omit salt and pass at the table) 2/3 cup cheese (shredded) 1 cup…
Pasta Primavera
Ingredients 1 cup noodles, uncooked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped) 1 cup tomatoes (chopped) 1 tablespoon margarine 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Directions Cook noodles according to package directions.…
Pasta Primavera II
Ingredients 3 cups uncooked pasta (any shape ) 1 10-ounce packages frozen mixed vegetables 1 jar spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (26 ounces) 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add frozen vegetagbles during the last…