Family Foodies

This is the meal I make when I am kissing up to my husband. It is his FAVORITE!

You will need:

• 1-1 1/2 pounds of shrimp
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 16 ounces of cheese filled tortellini
• 1 cup of shredded Mozarella
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Easy directions:

Saute the shrimp in olive oil over medium/low heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Cook tortellini according to package instructions.

In microwave, melt butter and garlic together to blend flavors.

Drain tortellini. Place in a large bowl.

Pour garlic butter on tortellini. Immediately add cheeses, allowing cheeses to melt.

Add shrimp. Stir. Enjoy.

A classic dish – easy to make and leftovers are great!

You will need:

1 1/2 pounds of ground beef or turkey

3/4 to 1 jar of meatless spaghetti sauce

1/2 chopped onion

1/2 cup water

10-12 oz of mostaccioli

1 1/4 cup of Mozzarella cheese

3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese

A family favorite – my kids LOVE the bow ties!

You will need:

4 Chicken Breasts

3 Cups Uncooked Bow Tie Pasta

For the sauce:

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/12 cups fresh Parmesan Cheese

1 cup of heavy cream

1/4 cup of butter

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1) Cook pasta according to directions on box

2) Dice chicken, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan.  Cook chicken over medium heat until cooked through

3) For sauce, melt butter over low heat.  Add cream and allow to simmer for 5-6 minutes.  Add pepper, garlic and Parmesan Cheese.  Whisk until smooth.

4) Gently combine pasta with chicken.  Slowly pour sauce over top. Stir.  Enjoy.

You will need:

12 Large Manicotti shells

4 cups shredded Mozarella cheese, divided

2 cups Ricotta cheese

6 tablespoons chopped, fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil

1 – 26 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce, divided

1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray 13 x 9 inch pan or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Okay so it’s the holiday season and shrimp and pasta aren’t normal holiday fare.

If you want my opinion, though–and I never run out of opinions–I think anything that tastes really good can be classified as holiday fare. The holidays are about celebrating, and we like to celebrate with delicious food. Therefore, in the spirit of the holiday season, I’m offering this recipe. It’s one of my favorites.