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Serves 4-6 You’ll need:  1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground meatloaf mix (beef, pork and veal) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 oz baby spinach 1 1/2 cups jar red marinara sauce 3/4 cup beef broth 1/2 cup ricotta cheese Red pepper flakes (optional) 6 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil On a large cutting board, chop the onion and mince the garlic. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, meat loaf mix, 1 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Break the meat into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.  Add the spinach in two batches, turning with tongs until it wilts, about 1 minute. Stir in the sauce, broth, ricotta cheese and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a boil. Taste and a...

SERVINGS:  3, PETITELY OR 2, HUNGRILY Source: Inspired by  Ideas in Food IN THE SKILLET 3 thin slices prosciutto (optional) 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 13-14 ounce package frozen cheese tortellini (about 3 cups) 1/2 cup frozen peas, no need to defrost 1/3 cup water TO FINISH 3 tablespoons crème fraîche or mascarpone Juice of half a lemon, more or less to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper A few fresh mint leaves, cut into thin slivers Grated parmesan (optional) Heat a large, deep skillet with a lid** over medium-high heat. If using, add prosciutto in a single layer and cook until curling and browned underneath, about 2 minutes. Flip over and let cook until browned on the other side. Transfer a paper towel to blot oil and cool. Add oil to same skillet and heat it for a minute. Add frozen tortellini in a single layer and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until they’re browned underneath. Sprinkle with frozen peas and add water to pan. Be car...

Meatballs: 1 - 1.5lb ground beef 3/4 C oatmeal 2 beaten eggs 1/2 C onion - finely chopped 1/2 C milk 1 tsp salt dash pepper 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Mix together and make into balls. Put in baking dish. Cook at 250 for 20 min. Make sauce and pour over meatballs and bake 25-40 min longer. Sauce: 1/2 C brown sugar 1/4C vinegar 1 tsp yellow mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 C favorite bbq sauce Boil all ingredients together. Pour over partially cooked meatballs. Serve with rice.

  Prep Time 10   minutes   Cook Time 20   minutes   Servings  servings INGREDIENTS 1   tablespoon   olive oil 1   pound   lean ground beef   (may use 1/2 sausage) salt and pepper 1/2   teaspoon   red pepper flakes 1   yellow onion, diced 2   medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1   red bell pepper, chopped 6-8   garlic cloves, minced 1   28 oz. can   crushed tomatoes in puree 1   15 oz. can   fire roasted tomatoes with seasonings, drained 1   tablespoon   tomato paste 1 1/2   tsp EACH   chicken bouillon, sugar, dried basil 1/2   tsp EACH   dried oregano, dried parsley 3   cups   water 12   ounces   uncooked penne   (about 3 1/2 cups) 1/2   cup   heavy cream 1/2   cup   freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2   cup   freshly grated sharp...