Saturday, March 14, 2009

Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

12 lasagna noodles
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Spaghetti sauce

Cook noodles; drain. In a bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses, spinach, salt, and pepper. Spread 1/3 cup cheese mixture over each noodle. Carefully roll-up.

Pour 1 cup spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13 inch x 9 inch x 2 inch baking dish. Place roll-ups seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining sauce.

Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

American Pierogie

1 cup elbow macaroni (cooked)
3 medium potatoes (cooked and mashed)
¼ pound American cheese (grated)
1 onion, chopped
1 stick margarine

Melt margarine. Add onion and saute until golden brown. In ungreased baking dish, lay macaroni, potatoes, and cheese. Pour melted margarine on top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Grandma's Macaroni and Cheese

3/4 block NY Extra Sharp White Cheese
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
Macaroni noodles

Cook noodles according to package directions.

Grate cheese onto paper towel. Add flour and mix together.

Pour milk in pot and heat until warm. Add cheese mixture until milk thickens. Pour over macaroni and serve.

*My Notes:*
-My grandma always made this for me as a kid....not only is it much healthier than the boxed macaroni, but it tastes really good!
-This is something easy to make and is definately worth it!

Homemade Applesauce

4 apples
¼ cup sugar or honey
1/3 cup water
Cinnamon

Wash 4 apples, and cut into quarters. Cut out apple cores and seeds.

Peel each apple quarter.

Put the apples and 1/3 cup water into a pot.

Cover the pot and set on the stove on low heat for 15 minutes.

Stir occasionally and add water if you think it is burning.

Add the sugar or honey. Serve warm or cool.

Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
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