One Pot Spaghetti

1 pound ground beef
1 Tablespoon dried onions
4 cup chicken or beef bouillon made into broth
1 6 ounce can of tomato paste
1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 Teaspoon bottled minced garlic
6 ounce spaghetti, broken
grated cheese, parmesan or cheddar

PREPARATION:

Cook beef and drain. Stir in broth, tomato paste and spices. Bring to boil.
Add spaghetti, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Boil gently uncovered for 15-17 minutes or until noodles are tender. Serve with cheese.

3 Ingredient Fettucini

I want to say this recipe came from Paula Deen, but I can't be sure anymore. I am sure, however, that it is delicious and if made only once in awhile, acceptable to eat for dinner- I suggest not eating too much of it though! And you can guess why that is, butter and cheese. It's like a fancy mac-n-cheese, but way more fattening.

3 Ingredient Fettucini

• Beat 2 sticks butter at room temp. with 1/2 lb grated parmesan cheese until creamy
• Cook 1 box of fettucini noodles, reserve 1/2 cup water.
• Return noodles to warm pot.
• Toss pasta with 1/2tsp. salt, cheese mix, and 1/4 cup water-add more as needed.

Stuffed Giant Shells

I've been using this recipe for awhile now and have been tweaking it over time to get it just right. The original recipe is from my friend Paula who I met at BYU-H and it is so delicious!

Stuffed Giant Shells -my way.

Boil 1 box giant shells

approx. 1lb grnd beef, 1lb Italian sausage, 1lb shredded zucchini (throw the zucchini in once the meat is nearly completely browned)
1. lrg. onion chopped

Saute' together until completely cooked; hit it with salt, pepper, onion powder, and a little garlic powder and italian seasoning to taste and 1/4 cup fresh parsley or a couple tablespoons of dried.

Set the meat in a large bowl and let cool.

Once cooled: add 1 egg, 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

Mix by hand until it's all blended well and resembles a meatloaf.

In a large deep pan, cover the bottom with spaghetti sauce, save enough for another pan if you need it and to cover the shells. Sprinkle on some parmesan and mozzarella and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. Stuff the shells and lay them face up or down. Cover with more spaghetti sauce. (I like the Fred Meyer brand)

I've made this many times but can never remember if the last time I laid them open side down or not...Note to self: I laid them open side down and the noodle was a little dry. Try open side up next time!