My Take on a Pasta Primavera

So one of my biggest problems when cooking for the blog is taking pictures. These are meals that I'm really making for dinner, throwing my own spin and ingredients into the mix and posting them. This one was really delicious. So good, in fact, that Scott was sad when the sauce (vegetables) were gone!!!

Need: Adjust accordingly based on your family size... Mine serves 2. 

• 1 box of pasta (I prefer angel hair and we make more than the 2 serving, I leave room for leftovers every time, so use what you need for your family)
• 1/4 of an onion (This is about 1/4 cup) - Diced
• 2 Cups fresh spinach - chopped 
• 1 can on diced tomatoes - Drained
• 1/2 Cup of mushrooms - Diced
• 1/4 Cup Green Pepper - Diced
• 1/2 Cup Italian Dressing
• Butter, Salt, Pepper - to taste.
• 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - Cubed

What to Do:

• Boil the pasta in oil, water and salt al dente - drain water and sit to the side.
• In a small saute pan, melt some butter (I usually use a small spoonful) and add onion and green pepper. Saute until onions are transparent and green peppers are soft.

• In a larger saute pan add: chicken, spinach, diced tomatoes, Italian dressing, and mushrooms. Cook on medium until chicken is no longer pink, add onions and green peppers. 
• Season your sauce to taste, simmer on medium-low for about 10-15 minutes.

• Top your pasta with sauce, add Parmesan cheese if desired. 

Enjoy!!!

I love the flavors of this meal and the health factor here also. 

~Amanda 

Turkey Meatloaf

Hey Everyone!!!

Today we're going to make a delicious turkey meatloaf. Compliments of a couple different recipes with my own flair. I Completely forgot to snap a picture before I ate it, but it was yummy!

Need:

• 1 pound of Ground Turkey Breast
• 2 Slices of Bread
• 1/4 Cup of Green Peppers
• 1/4 Cup of diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 Cup of Diced Onion
• Splash of Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/4 Cup of Ketchup
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 Cup Cheese
• Salt/Pepper/Seasoning to taste

What Now?:

• Preheat your Oven to 350 degrees
• Butter or grease a loaf pan.
• In a Large bowl mix raw turkey breast with any seasoning you wish to add, I use the a paprika mixture and some salt and pepper.  

• Add all of your chopped veggies (tomato, onion, green pepper) and blend together with the meat.
• Then add your bread. Break the bread into small squares and mix in. 
• Next, the 2 eggs. Make sure you are mixing this especially well, as this is what keeps the meatloaf together in the loaf pan and maintains it's shape when you go to eat it.  

• Finally, add your sauces, ketchup and Worcestershire and the cheese. Mix it all up and transfer it to the loaf pan.
• I normally add a layer of ketchup to the top of my meatloaf and make a BBQ and Ketchup sauce for it when it is finished.
• Cook for about 45 minutes (internal temperature should be at least 165 F)

Finally, Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next week, is a healthy tortellini and spinach soup.... YUM!