Recipes

We have tried out some new things and have loved them. I thought I would share, maybe you might love them too.

I made this and Jared raved about it all night. He said it was the best pasta ever. Said it tasted like it came from a nice Italian restaurant.

Italian Sausage with Bow Ties

1 package (16 oz.) bow tie pasta
1 lb. bulk Italian Sausage
1/2 C. chopped onion
1 1/2 tea. minced garlic
1 1/2 tea. crushed red peeper flakes
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/2 C. heavy whipping cream
1/2 tea. salt
1/4 tea. dried basil
Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Cook Pasta according to package. Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion, garlic, & pepper flakes over med. heat for 4-5 min or until meat in no longer pink.
Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt, & basil. Bring to a boil over med. heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese.

Sounds good just typing it up. Makes 5 servings.

Second Recipe:

This one is perfect for that left over pot roast beef. It calls for sirloin steak but the pot roast beef was perfect.

Onion-Beef Muffin Cups (sounds funny, but so good!)

2 med. onions, thinly sliced
1/4 C. butter
1 boneless beef top sirloin steak (1 in. thick and 6 oz.), cut into 1/8 inch slices
1 tea. all-purpose flour
1 tea. brown sugar (the key ingredient)
1/4 tea. salt
1/2 C. beef broth
1 tube large (16.3 oz.) refrigerated flaky biscuits
3/4 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

In a large skillet, cook onion in butter over med. heat for 10-12 min. or until very tender. Remove from heat and keep warm. In same skillet cook steak for 2-3 min. or until tender.
Return onion to pan. Stir in flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add beef broth. Bring to a boil and cook and stir until thickened.
Separate biscuits ; split each horizontally into three portions. Press into bottom and up the sides of eight ungreased muffin cups, overlapping the sides and tops. Fill each with about 2 tablespoons of beef mixture.
Combine mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over filling. Fold dough over completely to enclose filling. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375 F for 12-15 min. or until golden brown.
(makes 4 servings)