9 pasta meat option Recipes

jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained, light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey), cooked sausage, crumbled (optional), part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped, fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, egg, minced garlic (optional) or 2 tsp garlic powder (optional), nutmeg, grated, black pepper , to taste, marinara sauce or 1 (26 oz) jar homemade pasta sauce

olive oil, green bell peppers, diced, red bell pepper, diced, yellow bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, diced, garlic clove, minced, tomatoes, diced, reduced-sodium vegetable broth , meatless option, reduced-sodium chicken broth , meat option, fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, kalamata olives, chopped, salt or 1/2 tsp substitute, fresh ground black pepper, ruote pasta

bell peppers, halved and membrane and seeded, diced raw vegetables (such as tomato, mushrooms, corn kernels, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot), diced low-fat cheese (optional) or raw unsalted nuts (optional) or seeds (optional) or diced ham (optional) or cooked meat (optional) or diced marinated tofu (optional) or tinned beans (optional) or cooked rice (optional) or pasta (optional)

lasagna noodles, uncooked, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, eggs, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, shredded

olive oil (or as needed to cover the bottom of the saucepan), onion, finely chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (do not substitute green or yellow pepper), chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (can use more ), chopped fresh garlic (the more garlic the better!), crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavors), tomato paste, crushed tomatoes (or use two 14-ounce cans), tomatoes (do not drain), salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), heavy whipping cream (or more to desired creaminess)

leftover chicken carcass , with meat, water, to cover, garlic clove, onion, chopped, carrots , sliced in coins, zucchini, sliced in small pieces, frozen spinach (defrosted), italian-style diced tomatoes, italian spices, bay leaves, salt, pepper, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, shell pasta (optional) or 4 oz tortellini (optional)

gluten-free pasta (i used de boles macaroni & cheese), ground meat (i used venison. you can use beef, turkey, etc), taco seasoning mix, minced onion (fresh or dehydrated will work), mozzarella cheese (shredded ), sharp cheddar cheese (shredded ), salt and pepper, cream cheese (optional) or 1 tbsp laughing cow cheese, wedge (optional)