13 weeknight white Recipes

ground beef (i use 85% lean), white bread , torn, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, ground pepper, tomato paste, hunts tomato sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt

extra-virgin olive oil, onions, minced, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, minced fresh oregano (or 2 tsp. dried ), red pepper flakes , a pinch (or to taste), dry red wine, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, drained, tomato sauce, high-quality white bread , torn into quarters, whole milk, lean ground beef (85% lean), salt, pepper, minced fresh basil

fresh asparagus, trimmed, salt, divided, pepper, divided, white wine or chicken broth, butter, melted, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz each), shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

fresh asparagus, trimmed, white wine or chicken broth, butter, melted, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz each), salt, pepper, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

tomato sauce, tomato paste, butter or margarine, chopped onion, garlic, pressed, dried basil, divided, dried oregano, grated parmesan cheese, egg, lightly beaten, lean ground beef, ricotta cheese, sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms, spaghetti or vermicelli, uncooked, white wine (optional)

dried porcini mushrooms, sweet white wine, carrot, peeled and chopped into rough 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/4 cup), onion , chopped into rough 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup), pancetta , cut into 1-inch pieces, crushed tomatoes with juice, unsalted butter, minced garlic (1 small clove), granulated sugar, meatloaf mixture (or equal amounts 80 percent lean ground beef, ground veal, and ground pork), whole milk, tomato paste, table salt, ground black pepper, pasta, grated parmesan cheese , for serving

lean ground beef, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, pasta sauce (i use chunky tomato with herbs), water, italian dressing (i use kraft zesty italian), oven-ready lasagna noodles (220 g), ricotta cheese, italian cheese blend (i use 4 cheese italiano)

vegetable oil, bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/2 lb), chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3-lb), trimmed of excess skin and fat, all-purpose flour, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, onion , thinly slice, white mushrooms, halved (about 4 oz), dry red wine, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh parsley, suggestion : polenta and glazed onions or roasted shallots

bacon, diced, fresh parsley, finely chopped, smoked sausage, sliced, red beans, rinsed, worcestershire sauce, onion, chopped (yellow or white ), garlic cloves, smashed, chicken stock, plain white rice, cooked

low-carb linguine (dreamfields), surimi (imitation crab or imitation lobster), low-fat alfredo sauce (ragu light parmesan), garlic clove, minced, mushrooms, sliced, olive oil, white wine (optional)

great northern beans, drained, lemon juice, garlic powder (i use 1/2), pepper, cooked chicken breast, dried rosemary, ready made pizza crusts (mama mia or boboli), sliced fresh spinach, sharp provolone cheese (shredded )