Subj : Plan Aheads was: Sauces
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Thu Mar 06 2025 04:33:45
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
DD> Well, yeah. No sense giving all my EZ supper money to Banquet and
DD> Healthy Choice. Bv)=
RH> I know, I've got some freezer meals stocked up. Some will go with us
RH> when we hit the road in a couple of months; the fridge in the camper
RH> has a pretty decent freezer.
DD> I started the slog to defrost my upright freezer. I'm going to replace
DD> it with a self-defroster model ... but first I've gotm tom go "ice
DD> mining" to use up a lot of stuff I don't remember having put in there.
RH> Sounds like fun--and tonight's mystery meat is............
That's where I got the shrimp for the recipe in the previous post.
Found some skinned, boned chicken thighs which will become tonight's
supper. I'll make the can of diced tomatoes be w/chopped green chilies.
Should add just a bit of a wkae-up call. And I've got it in stock.
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Title: Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole
Categories: Past, Poultry, Vegetables, Herbs, Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings
1 1/2 c Uncooked penne pasta
1 tb Oil
1 lb Boned, skinned chicken
- thighs; in 1" pieces
1/2 c Chopped onion
1/2 c Chopped green bell pepper
1/2 c Chopped red bell pepper
1 ts Dried basil
1 ts Dried oregano
1 ts Dried parsley flakes
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
3 cl Garlic; minced
14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes;
- undrained
3 tb Tomato paste
3/4 c Chicken broth
2 c Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c Grated Romano cheese
Minced fresh parsley; opt
Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium
heat. Add the chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings;
saute until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook
1 minute longer.
In a blender, pulse the diced tomatoes and tomato paste,
covered, until blended. Add to chicken mixture. Stir in
broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the
heat; cover and simmer until slightly thickened, 10-15
minutes.
Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of
the mixture into a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle
with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated
through, 15-20 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with
parsley.
Carmen Vanosch, Vernon, British Columbia
Makes: 4 servings
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
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... I committed pizza heresy by using Fontina cheese and Andouille sausage
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