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[ThomasP]

very easy baked ziti:

2 lbs ground beef (I use lean but any kind will work)
16 oz box of ziti (I use barilla but again any kind works)--cooked and drained
1 large onion
1 4 lb 3 oz jar of pasta sauce (I use prego mushroom)
3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook the beef and onion in a sauce pot. Drain it well. Stir in the sauce, pasta, and 2 cups of the cheese. Spoon into a large baking dish (I use a stoneware cake sized dish) cover it with the remaining shredded cheese and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Since it is just the two of us I like to get two 12 1/2x8 1/2 inch foil baking pans. I split the ziti into two pans and bake one while freezing the other. If you want to freeze one do not bake it, just cover it in foil put it in the freezer until you want to use it. When you want to use it simply thaw it out and bake it. This recipe freezes very well.

I also on occasion add a small container of ricotta cheese for a different texture.

This recipe makes a lot of baked ziti. I have halved it before with no trouble but I like to make a full recipe and freeze half. It is so convenient to move it from the freezer to the fridge in the morning and then just toss it in the oven in the evening.

You can also half the recipe if needed.

 

[vaporgalinfla]

Thomas - I've never made baked ziti before. This recipe sounds easy and tasty!

 

[TexasT]

They make this macaroni and cheese that comes in a blue box and I can make this stuff.

Sometimes I put in too much milk and end up with a macaroni and cheese soup.

That's not quite as good.

Other than that, I leave the cooking to other people and focus more on eating.

 

[chimney55]

They make this macaroni and cheese that comes in a blue box and I can make this stuff.

Sometimes I put in too much milk and end up with a macaroni and cheese soup.

That's not quite as good.

Other than that, I leave the cooking to other people and focus more on eating.

Welcome back, Texas T!

 

[Seneca]

They make this macaroni and cheese that comes in a blue box and I can make this stuff.

Sometimes I put in too much milk and end up with a macaroni and cheese soup.

That's not quite as good.

Other than that, I leave the cooking to other people and focus more on eating.

Ya know, before I even looked to see who wrote this post, the minute I read it I thought "that has to be our Texas T" : )

 

[vaporgalinfla]

They make this macaroni and cheese that comes in a blue box and I can make this stuff.

Sometimes I put in too much milk and end up with a macaroni and cheese soup.

That's not quite as good.

Other than that, I leave the cooking to other people and focus more on eating.

I think you should try making the Kraft macaroni and cheese that you don't have to add ingredients.

I love mac and cheese, but have no clue how to make it.

 

[TexasT]

Hiya chimney and hi again Seneca and vaporgal.

Good to be back and I sure do like eating ... in fact, its one of the things I do best. Its something I picked up on right after birth.

 

[chimney55]

Hiya chimney and hi again Seneca and vaporgal.

Good to be back and I sure do like eating ... in fact, its one of the things I do best. Its something I picked up on right after birth.

Wow! I guess that that means that you're talented in that area as well.

 

[TexasT]

Wow! I guess that that means that you're talented in that area as well.

Let me put it this way. I have all my grandkids referring to my "magnificent" belly, not my big belly.

But ooohhh yeah, I have so many skills, talents and abilities.

Its a good thing I hate work.

 

[vaporgalinfla]

Let me put it this way. I have all my grandkids referring to my "magnificent" belly, not my big belly.

But ooohhh yeah, I have so many skills, talents and abilities.

Its a good thing I hate work.

So, did you manage to make any money telling fortunes and reading palms while you were out on the road looking for your dog?

 

[TexasT]

Naw, you know I never make any money.

And I got soooo lost looking for that dog that had run off.

Good thing that danged dog found me and brought me home.

 

[div]

Oh yummmmm, have to try this one. I'm hungry already.

Angel hair pasta w/ fresh tomatoes and basil

This recipe is quick and easy!

1 box angel hair pasta (I recommend DeBoles)
3 ripe large tomatoes
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
approximately 1/4 c. dry white wine
1 clove minced garlic
tiny bit salt (I use sea salt)
black pepper
fresh basil chopped fine
fresh grated parmesan cheese.

Start boiling water for the pasta. Chop up tomatoes into small pieces. After the pasta is cooking, heat tomatoes on low heat. Add olive oil, juice from lemon, white wine, garlic, salt and a little bit of black pepper.

After pasta is done, serve with the tomato mixture, basil, and parmesan.

 

[div]

LOL, glad you made it home all safe and sound, now that dog found you. Give him a bone will ya?
Welcome back T, sure did miss you.
hugs

Naw, you know I never make any money.

And I got soooo lost looking for that dog that had run off.

Good thing that danged dog found me and brought me home.

 

[vaporgalinfla]

Oh yummmmm, have to try this one. I'm hungry already.

I make this a lot! Let me know how you like it. For the white wine, I buy the four packs of Woodbridge Chardonnay since they have screw on caps. Works out well for cooking. Tonight I made the other recipe I posted (spinach fettucini).

 

[vaporgalinfla]

Naw, you know I never make any money.

And I got soooo lost looking for that dog that had run off.

Good thing that danged dog found me and brought me home.

So, were you searching for you dog on foot? Why didn't you drive in the car and/or ride one of the cows?

 

[TexasT]

So, were you searching for you dog on foot? Why didn't you drive in the car and/or ride one of the cows?

Now your teasing me aren't you?

The dog wasn't driving anything when he left so I didn't either.

I mean, I know I live way out in the country but we're pretty smart out here.

Geesch!

 

[vaporgalinfla]

Now your teasing me aren't you?

The dog wasn't driving anything when he left so I didn't either.

I mean, I know I live way out in the country but we're pretty smart out here.

Geesch!

LOL - I've not had to clean my monitor off since you left to look for your dog. I'm glad you're back; my screen is nice and clean again.

 

[Stevew443]

I think you should try making the Kraft macaroni and cheese that you don't have to add ingredients.

I love mac and cheese, but have no clue how to make it.

My recipe for mac and cheese is not too difficult if you wish to give it a try...
I make up a bechamel sauce (2 tbls butter, 2 1/2 tbls flour and 3 cups milk)
Add to that 2 1/2 cups of your favorite cheese (grated) I use a good sharp cheddar and maybe some good Emmenthaler (what ever I have in the fridge). A mix of cheeses is nice. Maybe even use some Parm if you wish.
Put one box of cooked macaroni into a casserole and cover with the cheese sauce and stir well.
Sprinkle with some good breadcrumbs, and then bake for 30 minutes at 350.

My wife likes it, so I guess it is good. I am a bad judge of my own cooking.

 

[TexasT]

My gosh Stevew, that sounds fantastic!

I consider myself a connoisseur of fine macaroni and cheese dishes!

 

[Stevew443]

My gosh Stevew, that sounds fantastic!

I consider myself a connoisseur of fine macaroni and cheese dishes!

I forgot to give just 3 tips... 1 Use the best cheese you can get
2 Under cook the macaroni by 2 minutes
3 Add a couple teaspoons of dried mustard

This is one of those dishes that is easy to doctor up. Add what you like. I have even substituted a bit of beer for the milk to give it a different taste.