Quick Meals Planner: Judy's Ziti
Judy's Ziti | Chopped Italian Salad | Quick Garlic Bread
Judy's Ziti
Recipe Summary
| Complexity: | Easy |
| Serves: | 8 |
| Category: | Easy Recipes I Can Cook |
| Meal: | Judy's Ziti (Quick Meals Planner) |
| 2 | Tb | oil, olive |
| 1 | whole | onions, diced |
| 1 | cloves | garlic, minced |
| 2 | 15 oz can | tomato sauce |
| 1 | 12 oz can | tomato, paste |
| 2 | tsp | sugar, brown |
| 2 | Tb | parsley, flat leaf |
| 1 | tsp | salt, table |
| 1 | pinch | pepper, fresh ground |
| 1 | large | bay leaves, whole dried |
| 1 | tsp | oregano, dried |
| 1 | lb | pasta, ziti |
| 1 | lb | beef, ground |
| 2 | | cheese, ricotta |
| 0.5 | cup | cheese, parmesan |
| 0.25 | cup | parsley, flat leaf |
| 1 | whole | egg |
| 0.75 | tsp | salt, table |
| 8 | oz | cheese, mozzarella |
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For sauce: Heat olive oil in large heavy saucepan. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in oil until soft. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, parsley, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer, covered, over low heat fro 30 minutes. While sauce is simmering, brown ground beef in large skillet. Cook ziti according to directions on box and drain. Mix together 2 cups of sauce, browned beef, ziti, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 egg and 3/4 t. salt. Put mixture in large casserole dish; pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with 8 oz. shredded mozzarella. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees
Hint: You may use 4 cups prepared spaghetti sauce instead of making your own
Chopped Italian Salad
Recipe Summary
| Complexity: | Easy |
| Serves: | 6 |
| Category: | Salad |
| Meal: | Judy's Ziti (Quick Meals Planner) |
| 6 | oz | lettuce, mixed |
| 0.5 | cup | tomatoes, cherry |
| 1 | small | cucumbers, sliced |
| 1 | Tb | onions, chopped |
| 2 | oz | cheese, Romano |
| 1 | small | celery ribs |
| 3 | Tb | cheese, Romano, grated |
| 0.25 | cup | mushrooms, sliced |
| 0.125 | cup | olives, green |
| 2 | oz | salami |
| 3 | Tb | oil, olive |
| 0.5 | tsp | oregano, dried |
| 3 | Tb | vinegar, red wine |
| 1 | tsp | garlic powder |
| 1 | pinch | salt and pepper to taste |
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Chop all ingredients into bite size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder and oregano and mix. Add grated romano and mix again. Serve
Quick Garlic Bread
Recipe Summary
| Complexity: | Easy |
| Serves: | 8 |
| Category: | Breads |
| Meal: | Judy's Ziti (Quick Meals Planner) |
| 1 | whole | bread, French |
| 2 | Tb | oil, olive |
| 1 | cloves | garlic, whole head |
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Split bread lengthwise. Brush olive oil on each half. Place on grill or under the broiler, toast until lightly browned. Rub garlic on bread halves.
