1. Baked Ziti
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 jar of marinara sauce
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
5. Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
6. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti pasta, followed by half of the meat sauce, and half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat the layers.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 800mg
Total Carbohydrate: 42g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 24g
2. BBQ Chicken Sliders
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup of barbecue sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup of coleslaw
- 1/2 cup of sliced pickles
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.
2. Split the slider buns in half and lightly toast them.
3. Spoon the BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each slider bun.
4. Top with a spoonful of coleslaw and a few slices of pickles.
5. Place the top half of the slider bun on top.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 450mg
Total Carbohydrate: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 12g
3. Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- 1 cup of marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
5. Stir in the cooked rice, marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
6. Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
7. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 550mg
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 24g
4. Taco Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 head of lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup of diced red onions
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of salsa
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions:
1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, and diced red onions.
4. Add the cooked ground beef to the bowl and toss to combine.
5. Serve the taco salad with sour cream, salsa, and tortilla chips on the side.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 800mg
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 20g
5. Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Set aside and let them cool.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
7. Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips.
8. Add the cooked fettuccine pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat.
9. Serve the chicken Alfredo pasta with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 600
Total Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 150mg
Sodium: 500mg
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