Recipe Catch-Up :)

So I have a few new recipes to share that have been successes and are really easy to make! All of them, except this first one, are from healthy magazines or websites as well.

Pizza Pasta: serves 8
My sister sent me this recipe and I've made it twice so far (the second being tonight for a group of friends). The recipe is actually for two pans so that you can freeze one for another night.
-2lbs ground lean beef -1 onion, chopped
-2 jars spaghetti sauce -1 16 oz box of whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked
-4 oz mozzarella cheese -8 oz sliced pepperoni

Cook beef and onion in skillet (I season with Italian seasonings and garlic); drain. Stir in sauce and pasta. Transfer to 2 9x13 pans. Sprinkle top with cheese and arrange pepperoni on top. Bake uncovered at 350 for 25 -30 minutes.

Wild Rice Turkey Bake: serves 6
My in-laws brought a turkey for Easter so I tried out this recipe. It was so easy and I actually made it on Saturday, then froze it for lunch after church on Sunday.
-3 c. cooked wild rice -3 c. chopped cooked turkey
-16 oz. pkg french cut green beans -17 oz. jar alfredo sauce
-1/2 c. bread crumbs

Preheat over to 350. Mix rice, turkey, green beans, and alfredo sauce in large bowl. Place in 12x8 glass baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes until casserole bubbles at edges and crumbs are browned.
*To freeze: undercook rice by 10 minutes. Don't thaw green beans. Mix all ingredients and place in dish. Can freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and reheat thaw casserole overnight. Sprinkle crumbs and bake at 350 for 50-65 minutes.

Skillet Pasta Florentine: serves 6
-3 c. whole wheat spiral pasta -1 egg, beaten
-2 c. (16 oz.) 2% cottage cheese -1 1/2 c. low fat ricotta cheese
-1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach -1 c. shredded skim milk mozzarella
-1 tsp each: parsely, oregano, and basil -1 jar (14 oz) spaghetti sauce
-2 tbsp parmesean cheese

Cook pasta and thaw spinach. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine egg, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, 1/2 c. mozzarella, and herbs. Drain pasta. Place half of sauce in a large skillet; layer with pasta and remaining sauce. Top with cheese mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesean and remaining mozzarella; cover and cook 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes.

Cheeseburger Pasta: serves 4
-1 1/2 c. uncooked whole wheat penne pasta -3/4 lb. lean ground beef
-2 tbsp chopped onion -1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
-2 tbsp dill pickle relish -1 tsp steak seasoning
-1/4 tsp salt -3/4 low fat shredded cheese
-2 tbsp of condiments (your choice): mustard, ketchup, mayo, honey mustard, etc.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat; drain. Drain pasta; add to meat mixture. Stir in tomatoes, relish, mustard, ketchup, steak seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

There they are! :) Hope you all enjoy!