MONDAYS SOAP OPERA PARTIES' RECIPE MONDAY'S SOAP OPERA PARTY'S RECIPE

Ingredients


8 ounces penne, rotelle or rigatoni, cooked and drained

1/4 cup pasta cooking water

1 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped or thinly sliced

1 pound Swiss chard, washed, stems removed and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup red or white wine or chicken stock

1 cup crushed red tomatoes

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional)

Salt and pepper

Directions

In a large skillet heat the oil and stir in the onion. Cook for 2 minutes and stir in the garlic. Add the chopped Swiss chard and toss to coat. Pour in the wine or stock and stir to coat. When the chard begins to wilt, stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and pine nuts. Bring to a simmer and stir in the reserved pasta cooking water. Remember: Do Not over cook the chard. It is ready to serve just after it has wilted. Immediately add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately. HONEYBUN made this n it was good!!  :) HTTP://SWEETPEA-HONEYBUN.BLOGSPOT.COM

MONDAY'S SOAP OPERA PARTY RECIPE

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HELLO COUNTRY BUMPKIN' LASAGNA




2 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

1 1/2 LBS BULK SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE(TURKEY IS BETTER FOR YOU HEALTHWISE, BUT USE WHAT U LIKE!!)

1 LARGE EGGPLANT(peeled and finely chopped)

1 MEDIUM ONION(chopped)

2 GARLIC CLOVES(GRATED)

A LITTLE SALT, BUTS LOTS OF PEPPER!!

3 TBS BUTTER

3 TBS FLOUR

3 CUPS MILK

1 15 OZ. CAN OF LIBBY'S PUMPKIN PUREE(NOT PUMPKIN PIE FILLING--BE CAREFUL!!)

3 SHAKES OF NUTMEG

1 BOX OF OVEN READY LASAGNA NOODLES

1 1/4 C GRATED PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE



1)Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2)Heat a large skillet (med. high heat w/ 2 TBS OLIVE OIL) 3)Take off casing of sausage then add it to the pan and cook untill golden brown. Breaking up the meat as you go w/ a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. 4)Push the meat to one side then add the eggplant, onion, and the garlic. Cook that about 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are soft and tender. Season w/ salt and pepper.



5)As the vegetables are cooking, place a med. size saucepan on med-high heat and melt the butter then add in the flour. Cook the mixture for a minute to cook it out of a paste feel. Break up the lumps and bring the mixture to a bubble and add the pumpkin puree and nutmeg. Add a little sea salt and more pepper!! Let it get thick somewhat.



6)Spread the mixture (about a cup) into the baking dish(13" X 9" pan) Then layer the the noodles More meat then add the cheese. Continue this untill you fill the dish. Make sure to put the last of the cheese on top when you are done layering in your casserole dish. 7)Cover w/aluminum foil. Coook for 45 minutes.- That's untill the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese on top!! Let it rest a few minutes before serving!! IT'S GOOD!!HTTP://SWEETPEA-HONEYBUN.BLOGSPOT.COM