148365 easy healthy pasta bake Recipes

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angel hair pasta noodles, lean ground beef, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, minced garlic, basil, oregano, salt, ground pepper, cream of mushroom soup, cream of tomato soup, water, mild cheddar cheese, shredded

pasta, cooked and drained (ziti, rigatoni or penne), spaghetti sauce, ground beef, cooked and drained, parmesan cheese, cheese, shredded (mozzarella or italian blend)

pasta noodles, cooked and drained, mayonnaise, preferably homemade, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated, dijon mustard, seasoned bread crumbs, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

pasta, lean ground beef, spaghetti sauce, fresh mushrooms, sliced, italian-style stewed tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese

pasta, butter, milk, flour, vegetable soup mix, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper

italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, washed, garlic, pressed,chopped or smashed,to taste, chopped black olives, cooked pasta , your favorite bite sized variety,cooled

pasta, of your choice (i like thin spaghetti , angel hair or 1/2 lb elbow macaroni), eggs, butter (or more to taste. tastes better than margarine, but you may use margarine)

pasta , of your choice, garlic clove, herbed feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes (in a cello bag or oil-packed), olive oil, chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried basil), chopped toasted pine nuts (optional) or 1/3 cup pecans (optional) or 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)

pasta, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (or 2 smaller cans), onions, chopped (1 large onion), jarred minced garlic, capers, drained and rinsed (or small jar), black olives, drained and roughly chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, anchovy paste (optional), fresh parsley, chopped (stems removed ), sugar, olive oil, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), parmesan cheese

pasta sauce, pasta sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, dried parsley, lean ground beef, chopped onion, garlic cloves, chopped, red wine

easy soft waffle mix, flour, nonfat dry milk, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, whisk together all ingredients in medium bowl. layer mixture into 1-pint jar with tight-fitting lid, 1-fifth at a time, packing down lightly before adding the next layer., cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag/recipe car with ribbon., gift tag/recipe card, easy soft waffles, makes 3 9-inch waffles, easy soft waffle mix, sparkling or still water, corn or vegetable oil, egg, orange extract, preheat and prepare waffle iron according to manufacturers directions., place contents of jar in medium mixing bowl; add water, oil, egg and orange extract. stir with wire whisk or fork until most lumps are gone. let mix rest for 5 minutes., pour 1/3 cup batter ( a generous 1/3 cup portion) onto prepared waffle iron. cook until there s no longer any steam coming from the waffle. repeat with remaining batter. serve immediately with your favorite waffle toppings.

pasta, broccoli, chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, cornstarch, pepper, salt, onion flakes, chicken breast, cooked from 300 gram raw, carrots, shredded, green onion

head broccoli, chopped and steamed until crisp tender, salt, chopped cooked chicken, pasta shells, cooked and drained, tomatoes, cubed, coarsely chopped red onion, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, italian dressing (more if needed)

pasta (conchiglie rigate or similar conch-shaped works best), water, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, fresh tomatoes, diced, green bell pepper , cut into strips, dried basil, oregano, salt, cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

chopped onion, spaghetti sauce, water, pasta , i use rotelle, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded

lean ground beef, olive oil, onion, chopped, mexican chili powder, salsa (hot or mild ), frozen corn, kidney beans, drained & rinsed, diced tomatoes, rotini pasta or 12 oz macaroni noodles, cheddar cheese, shredded (i use mexican blend cheese)

shell pasta , cooked al dente, cooled and well drained, pesto sauce, pre-prepared, lemon , juice of, tuna in water, drained (or 3 oz. tuna packets), scallions, chopped, whole roasted red pepper, jarred, cut in small pieces, grape tomatoes, halved, feta cheese, crumbled, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste)