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Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Course Soups
Servings 0

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • red pepper flakes to taste optional
  • 1/4 cup flour rice flour for gluten-free
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini gluten-free for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano parmesan, grated
  • 10 ounces spinach coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream or Greek yogurt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add the flour and cook for another ...
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Slow Cooked Triple Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooked Triple Cheddar Mac And Cheese

Course Side Dish
Keyword Crock Pot, Pasta
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 10 3/4 oz can cheddar cheese soup
  • 8 oz sour cream Full fat works best
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 cups of triple cheddar cheese divided

Instructions

  • Set your slow cooker on the low setting, and spray the inside with cooking spray.
  • Parboil the macaroni in salted water for 6 minutes.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together, the melted butter, evaporated milk, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, eggs, and seasonings. Whisk until fully combined.
  • After cooking the macaro...
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Chicken and Spinach Skillet Pasta

CHICKEN AND SPINACH SKILLET PASTA

Course Main Course
Keyword Chicken, Skillet Meal
Servings 0

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces approximately 2-1/2 cups uncooked dry (uncooked) penne pasta
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 5 ounce bag fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a 12" deep skillet or saute pan and place over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook, stirring frequently...
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Mushroom Florentine Pasta

MUSHROOM FLORENTINE PASTA

Course Main Course
Keyword Pasta
Servings 0

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces weight linguine pasta, uncooked (the same
  • amount of other pasta may be substituted)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces chicken broth vegetable broth may be substituted
  • 8 ounces whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 ounces 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 ounces weight Gruyere cheese (or Gouda), shredded
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Begin cooking pasta according to package instructions.
  • Whisk together flour, chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • While pasta cooks, in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat...
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Cheeseburger Macaroni

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Course Main Course
Keyword Ground Beef
Servings 0

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean hamburger meat
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Brown and drain hamburger meat. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, beef broth, and macaroni. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 12-14 mins until macaroni is tender.
  • FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 5 minutes until fragrant and light brown in color. Add the milk and bring to a boil...
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