Mac and Cheese in a Mug

• ⅓ cup elbow macaroni
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup shredded cheddar (the finely shredded version works best)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Add water and macaroni to a large mug. Microwave for 2 minutes and then stir. Repeat twice for a total of 6 minutes. If the pasta has absorbed all the water after the 2 minute and 4 minute mark, add another couple of tablespoons of water.
2. At the end of 6 minutes, the macaroni should be cooked. Add cheese, butter and milk and stir until cheese is melted.
3. Garnish with pepper and extra cheese and enjoy!

Pasta Chicken

1/2 cup uncooked pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 chicken tenders
1/2 cup spinach
Parmesan cheese

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked pasta. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese

Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 lg egg whites, beaten
1 sm onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 t basil
1 t oregano
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1 1/2 lb turkey

Mix all ingredients and form bite size balls. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 12 minutes. Turn meatballs and bake 12 minutes longer until firm and lightly browned. Add meatballs to 5 cups of tomato sauce. Serve with 1 lb cooked spaghetti.

Teriyaki Steak and Soba Noodle Salad

Old-World Manicotti

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

 2 T oil
1 lb ground turkey
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (14oz) stewed tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
1 T sugar or maple syrup
1 t basil
1/2 t oregano
1 t parsley
1 t salt
1/8 t pepper

Brown meat, cook until juices absorbed. Saute onion and garlic. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Serve with spaghetti or pasta.

Lasagna

1 lb ground turkey, beef, or pork
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
2 cups water
12 oz tomato paste
2 t basil
1 t oregano
2 t parsley
1/2 t fennel seed
1 1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 T maple syrup
1 lb large curd dry cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
8 sheets no-boil lasagna
2 cups mozzarella, shredded

Brown meat. Saute onion and garlic. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese and noodles. Simmer 1 hour on low. Stir in cottage cheese and parmesan. In a greased 9x13 layer 1/2 sauce, 4 sheets, 1/2 mozzarella cheese, 4 sheets, 1/2 sauce. Cover with foil. Bake at 350º for 50 minutes. Uncover, add the remaining mozzarella cheese and bake 10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Chicken Lasagna

Chicken - bake chicken, onion, carrots and garlic 20 minutes or until done.

White Sauce -  5 T butter, 1/2 cup milk, 5 T flour, salt, 1/2 cup parm cheese.

6 lasagna noodles, cooked

Filling - 4 oz cream cheese, 2 large spoonfuls sour cream, 1 egg, parley and spinach.

mozzarella Cheese

Layer in ingredients. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes.

Vegetarian Lasagna

2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 T oil
1 16oz can tomato sauce
2 t oregano
1 t basil
1 t salt
1/2 lb cooked mushrooms
2 cups cooked red or white beans
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
6 lasagna noodles, cooked

Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in sauce and spices. Simmer 30 minutes and stir in mushrooms. Mash beans slightly and add. Mix well. In a 9x9 baking dish. layer noodles, sauce and cheese. Bake at 375º for 20-30 minutes.

Lasagna Roll-Ups

No-Boil Lasagna

Christmas Party Pasta Salad

24 oz Zest Italian Salad Dressing
1 bottle McCormick salad supreme seasonings
1 lb spiral tri-colored pasta
1 pkg three cheese tortellini
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
pepperoni
red, green, yellow peppers, chopped
grape tomatoes
black olives - optional
carrots
Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, mix dressing with the entire bottle of McCormick's seasoning. Stir well. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain well and add to dressing mixture. Add cheese, pepperoni, and chopped vegetables. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate.

Given by Fulton County Extension Club

Pasta Salad

2 cup pasta
3/4 cup broccoli
1 small carrot, shredded/grated
1/3 cup cheese, grated
1/4 cup cucumber
1/4 cup celery
1 boiled egg, chopped

Sauce:
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup ranch dressing
3 T milk
2 T rice wine vinegar
1 T onion
1/2 t seasoned salt
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t parsley
1/4 t pepper
1/4 t mustard

Ranch Tetrazzini

1 pkg ( 8oz) linguine
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups ranch dressing
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 jar (4oz) mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 t butter

Coat bread crumbs with melted butter. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and combine with chicken, dressing, wine, and mushrooms. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Top with crumbs.
Bake 350º  for 20 mins or until bubbly around edges.

Mac and Cheese

1 cup regular macaroni
1 cup whole-wheat macaroni
2 cups low-fat milk
3 T flour
1/4 t mustard
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 oz cream cheese
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded 
1/3 cup cornflake crumbs or dry bread crumbs

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350º. Oil a 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Warm milk in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add flour, whisking steadily until combined. Add mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Continue cooking until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cream cheese until well blended. Add 1 1/3 cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Add macaroni, stirring until well coated. Pour into baking dish. Toss remaining cheddar with crumbs and sprinkle evenly over top. Bake until golden on top, about 20 minutes.