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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Family feasts start with pasta Special to the Journal Pasta is a busy cook’s best friend. Unlike potatoes, it doesn’t take peeling. Unlike rice, you don’t have to watch the pot to make sure just the right amount of water is absorbed. But, even more important, kids like it, and it’s a good starting point for dozens of family-style casseroles. Here are a few from the National Pasta Council to add to your collection Cheeseburger Noodles Serves 6 8 oz. Medium or Wide Egg Noodles, uncooked 1 pound extra lean ground beef 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1 egg 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 14 1/2-oz. can fat-free chicken broth 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup non-fat sour cream 1 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion powder, 1/4 tsp. salt and egg; mix well. Shape into approximately 36 3/4-inch meatballs. Heat oil in a large skillet coated with cooking spray. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Drain well. Combine chicken broth, water, ketchup and remain ing 1/4 teaspoon salt; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; stir in noo dles, making sure it is cov ered by the liquid. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until noo dles are done. Stir in sour cream and cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated and mixture thick ens, about 5 minutes. (Do not boil.) All of us at the Oil Lamp Restaurant are grateful and blessed to have our good and loyal customers. Thank you for your patronage! . Owned J Judy B Wenger !■ HOURS: Mon - Fri Ham - 2pm $26 Courtney Hodges Blvd. • Perry, GA 478-988-2643 I Please Join Us At The I Kitchen Gallery far., qo.utimettf,o.o.dt sampling, and] a, |% #A|m| TeddilWohlfondiandl teos^jaalsßaaia "Culinary, Cj&atjpns, 'i^JpEhpSpfc ii 11 nll n 111111 in i i 504 Russell Parkway Warner Robins, GA 31088 Sunset Plaza • 923-0090 Cheesy Baked Ziti Serves 8 1 pound Ziti, Rigatoni, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 14.5-oz. can low sodium diced tomatoes, drained 1 15-oz. container low fat ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup skim milk 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil (or 1 tbsp. dried) 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside in large bowl. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Spray a non-stick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 more min ute. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes. Place ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the mozza rella cheese, 2 tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese and milk in a food processor or blend er. Process until smooth. Add the tomato and cheese mixtures, parsley, basil and pepper to the cooked pasta. Toss well to combine. Spray a 2 1/2 to 3 quart (an 8 or 9 x 12-inch oblong dish works well) baking dish with vegetable spray. Spoon the pasta mixture into the dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheeses. Bake at 400° F for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. We will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday, Nov. 23 & 24 ( yilj!m r , lomni Rotini with Pork and Broccoli Serves 4 to 6 1 pound Rotini, Twists, or Spirals, uncooked 10 oz. very lean pork, trimmed 1 tbsp. vegetable or peanut oil 1 medium onion, peeled, cut in half and sliced thin 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces 2 cups carrots, sliced 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp. molasses or honey 2 tbsp. dry roasted pea nuts, unsalted 1/4 cup water Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Cut the pork into 1/2-inch strips and set aside. Heat oil in a large skil let over medium high heat. Saute pork until well done, remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic and stir until onion is wilted and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add broccoli, car rots and pork, saute until vegetables are crisp and ten der, about one to two min utes. Combine soy sauce, molasses and water and add to skillet. Heat to boiling. Add pasta to the pork broccoli mixture and stir until pasta is well mixed. Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped peanuts. Orzo with Cranberries and Sausage Serves 8 12-oz.of orzo, acine de pepe, or ditalini, uncooked 1/2 lb mild sausage links 1 small onion chopped 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth See PASTA, page 6C Mil m ” f’-v- ’V * • - ‘-jy jdH * .'DpP' >/ f|r M r ME m■ J li A V, < m C » At National Pasta Council Cheeseburger noodles. f Steaks * Seafood * Salads * Sandwiches £ landing Pointe Shopping Center 402 Hwv 247, Suite 1200, Bonaire, 6A. “ Phone: (478) 329-8386 #? T , m Sun* - Thurs. 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