Monday, September 28, 2015

Meatball and Pepperoni Pasta Bake


8 oz uncooked spaghetti
3 large eggs
1⁄4 cup milk
1 (6-oz) pkg shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 (24-oz) jar pasta sauce
1 (26-oz) pkg Italian-style meatballs, thawed
1 (8-oz) pkg shredded mozzarella cheese
1⁄2 cup sliced pepperoni 


Preheat oven to 350°F; spray a 13x9-inch
baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta
according to package directions; rinse
immediately in cold water and drain well. Whisk
together eggs and milk in a large bowl; add 1⁄2
cup Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Add
pasta, tossing to coat; transfer to prepared dish.
Pour sauce over pasta mixture. Top with
meatballs, mozzarella, pepperoni, and
remaining Parmesan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or
until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before
cutting. 

Chili Lime Southwest Wraps


1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles,
drained well
1 (15.25-oz) can black beans, rinsed and
drained well
1 (15.25-oz) can corn, rinsed and drained well
1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
7 (10-inch) flour tortillas


In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime
juice, and chili powder. Stir in chicken,
tomatoes, beans, corn, and cilantro. Spoon into
center of tortillas. Roll up tortillas, and cut in
half. Secure with wooden picks, if desired.
Note: Chicken mixture can be prepared up to 2
days ahead. Assemble wraps just before
serving. 

Chili-Rubbed Pork Roast



2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast, well trimmed
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp chili powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bay leaf


Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high
heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork. Add
pork to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned on
all sides. Combine honey, chili powder, and
garlic; rub over pork. Place pork in a greased 5-
to 7-quart slow cooker; add onions and bay
leaf. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or
until tender (Shred half of pork and reserve for
Shredded Pork Tostadas recipe). Slice
remaining pork.