Monday, January 16, 2012

Two Recipes: Farmer's Casserole & Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Veggies

Farmer's Casserole

Farmers Casserole
This hearty meat, potato, egg, and cheese dish is a delicious choice for breakfast or dinner. Just alter your side dishes accordingly.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
Servings:Makes 6 servings

NOTE: See the dot then right below that is the instructions!

Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)
  • 4 beaten eggs or 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
  • 1-1/2 cups milk or one 12-ounce can evaporated milk or evaporated fat-free milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions



1
Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onions.
2
In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.
3
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
4
Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above through step 2. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5
Farmer's Casserole for 12: Prepare as above, except double all ingredients and use a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 265, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 21%, Iron 11%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5, Medium-Fat Meat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet  

Recipe:             
Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Vegetables
Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Vegetables
Sweet or hot sausage and fresh basil contribute a storehouse of flavor to this 30-minute pasta recipe. Total Time: 30 mins.

Servings: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 oz. dried bow ties or rope macaroni (gemelli)
  • 12 oz. fresh sweet or hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow or green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tomato, coarsely chopped
Directions
1
In large saucepan cook pasta in boiling salted water about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender but slightly firm. Drain; keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, in large skillet cook sausage, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes. Add red sweet pepper, yellow or green sweet pepper, and mushrooms. Cook about 5 minutes more or until sausage is brown. Drain off fat.
3
Combine chicken broth, basil, and cornstarch. Add to sausage mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in tomato; heat through. Add pasta to sausage mixture; toss to mix.Makes 4 servings.


Nutrition Facts
Calories 397, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 713 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 31%, Vitamin C 114%, Calcium 4%, Iron 19%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie

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