LASAGNA PASTA

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb bowtie pasta
• 1 tablespoon cooking spray
• 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce (or 3 cups homemade)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 heaping teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup low fat sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Boil pasta in large pot of salted water until al dente, drain. In large skillet, brown and crumble ground chuck until fully cooked, drain fat and return to pan. Pour cooked pasta on top of meat, then drizzle on olive oil. Pour on jar of sauce, salt, garlic powder and Italian seasonings. Stir. Add cheese and sour cream. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted and all ingredients are combined. Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve with parmesan or additional mozzarella, if desired.

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Recipe From : recipe-diaries.com

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Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

1 bagel (flavor of your choice- I prefer Everything or Egg bagels)

1 egg

1 slice cheese (flavor of your choice- I prefer American)

2 pieces cooked bacon (any breakfast meat) or 2 pieces sausage (any breakfast meat) or 2 pieces deli ham (any breakfast meat) or 2 pieces Canadian bacon (any breakfast meat)

1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS

1Place bagel in toaster and toast as desired.

2Over medium heat, fry egg in frying pan.

3Turn off heat but, leave pan on burner.

4Place meat on top of egg and then the cheese on top of the meat.

5Cover with a lid and let the heat melt the cheese.

6Butter toasted bagel.

7Place egg, meat, and cheese pile on one half of bagel and top with the other half.

8Slice in half and enjoy!

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cheesy potato skins

INGREDIENTS

6   medium baking potatoes (2 pounds)
1/4  cup margarine or butter, melted
2/3  cup finely chopped red or green sweet pepper
1   medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4  cup coarsely chopped pecans
2   cloves garlic, minced
1   tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
1   cup shredded process Gruyere cheese or shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
4   slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
2   tablespoons snipped fresh chives

DIRECTIONS

1. For potato skins, prick baking potatoes with a fork. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. Cut into quarters. Scoop out the insides (reserve for another use), leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Brush both sides of potato skins with melted margarine or butter. Place cut side up on a large baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp.
2. Meanwhile, for topping, in a medium saucepan cook the red or green sweet pepper, onion, pecans, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown. Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly. Stir in the cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives. Spoon onto potato skins. Return to oven and bake about 2 minutes more or until cheese melts. Makes 24.

Make Ahead Tip
Bake potatoes; cool. Wrap and chill for up to 12 hours. Continue as directed.

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Zucchini Bites

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 slices rindless bacon, finely sliced
1 large carrot, grated
1 large zucchini, grated
3 eggs
1 cup cheese, grated
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup self rising flour

DIRECTIONS

1 Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté onion until translucent. Add the bacon and fry until it starts to colour. Add the carrot and zucchini and cook for about 2 minutes.
2 Transfer mixture to a bowl to cool.
3 Beat the eggs, cream and cheese together; season to taste.
4 Stir the egg mixture into the cooled zucchini mixture. Stir in the flour.
5 Grease and flour little muffin/bun tins. Spoon mixture into the holes.
6 Bake at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for 15-20 minutes.

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