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All the PASTABILITIES Affordable, quick, and family- friendly, there’s nothing pasta can’t do. From easy stuffed shells to gluten-free spaghetti and meatballs, the pastabilities really are endless!
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Pasta is inexpensive and is often on sale, so you can keep your pantry well stocked. It’s a great way to make meat or seafood go further or to use up veggies at the end of the week.
This bake gives you lasagna-like layers in half the time
08 SEPTEMBER 2020 SAVORYONLINE.COM RAVIOLI BAKE WITH PEPPERS PREP TIME 10 MIN. – COOK TIME 55 MIN. READY IN 1 HOUR 5 MIN. + STANDING TIME SERVINGS 8
Cooking spray 1 (25 oz) bag 2 cups part-skim frozen beef ricotta cheese ravioli, divided 1 large egg 1 (16 oz) bag frozen 1 tbsp minced garlic mixed pepper 1 (26 oz) jar Nature’s strips, thawed, Promise Organic drained, and Tomato Basil Pasta divided Sauce, divided 1½ cups part-skim shredded mozzarella, divided
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 3-qt baking dish with the cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. STEP 2 Into baking dish, spread ¾ cup pasta sauce. Top with a single layer of the ravioli, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the peppers, 1 cup sauce, and half of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers again with remaining ravioli, ricotta, peppers, sauce, and mozzarella. STEP 3 Cover baking dish tightly with foil. Bake 45 min., until ravioli is hot and cheese is melted. Remove foil and bake another 10 min. Remove from oven and let sit 10 min. before serving.
SIMPLE SWAP To make this bake vegetarian, use frozen cheese ravioli instead of beef.
PER SERVING: 364 CALORIES, 15G FAT, 7G SATURATED FAT, 84MG CHOLESTEROL, 850MG SODIUM, 38G CARBOHYDRATE, 4G FIBER, 7G SUGAR, 21G PROTEIN
SAVORYONLINE.COM SEPTEMBER 2020 09 FRESH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO RECIPE PAGE 14
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CHOOSE YOUR PASTA SHAPE
Short tubes or spirals (penne or rotini) will hold on to chunky sauces or lots of veggies. Choose long noodles (spaghetti) for marinara or pesto and flat noodles (linguine or fettuccine) for cream or butter sauces.
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GLUTEN-FREE PANKO Light-as-air bread crumbs are made with rice flour instead of wheat.
EDAMAME NOODLES Soybean flour makes these green noodles protein-packed and gluten-free.
ITALIAN SEASONING A zesty blend of sage, oregano, and basil works well in red sauces, soups, or in a breading for chicken.
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SAVORYONLINE.COM SEPTEMBER 2020 11 YOUR PASTA SHOPPING GUIDE You can now find noodles in every part of the store, from the freezer aisle to the produce section. Use this guide to shop your favorites or discover something new.
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Red lentil pasta
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Squash noodles
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Sugar and butter might not seem like they belong in marinara, but they make this sauce even better. A little sugar balances the canned tomatoes’ acidity while butter PASTA WHY WE WHERE TO WHAT TRY IT AT gives it richness. TYPE LOVE IT FIND IT TO BUY HOME
This inexpensive pantry staple can turn any Combine with Classic dried ingredient combo into In the pasta vegetables and pasta a last-minute meal. aisle sausage, shrimp, Gluten-free versions or chicken are also available. Whole-grain penne
These gluten-free noodles are made Use in place from ingredients like In the specialty of regular Bean & lentil red lentils, chickpeas, and organic short pasta in pasta and edamame, making aisle a vegetarian them high in fiber pasta toss and protein.
Red lentil pasta
It’s ready in under five Toss with minutes and makes a In the Alfredo sauce Fresh pasta simple pasta toss feel refrigerated or garlic butter restaurant-worthy section and seafood
Fresh pasta
A low-carb option and Sauté for a couple Vegetable a great way to add In the prepared minutes or cook noodles more veggies to meals produce section right in the sauce
Squash noodles
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SAVORYONLINE.COM SEPTEMBER 2020 13 FRESH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PREP TIME 5 MIN. – COOK TIME 10 MIN. READY IN 15 MIN. – SERVINGS 6 2 (9 oz) pkgs 3 tbsp butter WHAT IS fresh fettuccine ¾ cup grated VODKA SAUCE? 1¾ cups half & half Parmesan cheese, divided Traditionally, vodka is added to this red sauce to bring out STEP 1 Heat a large pot of salted water its tomato flavor (the alcohol to a boil on high. Cook the fettuccine cooks off before it goes in the according to package directions for al jar). The addition of cream dente. Drain fettuccine. gives the sauce its classic pink STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat color and adds richness. the half & half on medium. Add the butter and ¼ cup Parmesan. Whisk gently until ROTINI WITH BUTTERNUT melted and smooth. Season with salt and SQUASH AND PLANT- generously with black pepper. BASED SAUSAGE STEP 3 Remove skillet from heat and add fettuccine. Toss until well combined. PREP TIME 10 MIN. – COOK TIME 20 MIN. STUFFED SHELLS ALLA READY IN 30 MIN. – SERVINGS 4 Divide among bowls and top with VODKA WITH SPINACH remaining ½ cup Parmesan. PREP TIME 10 MIN. – COOK TIME 55 MIN. 1 (8.8 oz) box 3 sage leaves, PER SERVING: 495 CALORIES, 17G FAT, 10G SATURATED FAT, READY IN 1 HOUR 5 MIN. – SERVINGS 4 red lentil rotini finely chopped 48MG CHOLESTEROL, 229MG SODIUM, 68G CARBOHYDRATE, 1 (20 oz) pkg cubed 2 links plant-based 3G FIBER, 5G SUGAR, 16G PROTEIN ½ (24 oz) jar vodka ½ cup shredded butternut squash Italian sausage, sauce, divided part-skim 2 tbsp olive oil sliced ½-inch thick 1 (16 oz) pkg frozen mozzarella ½ cup diced onion ¼ cup cut spinach, ¼ cup loosely grated Parmesan divided packed basil 1 (17 oz) bag leaves, chopped STEP 1 Heat a large pot of salted water to frozen Nature’s a boil on high. Cook the rotini according Promise Organic to package directions. Cut the squash into Stuffed Shells ½-inch chunks. Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid before draining pasta. STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on medium. Add the onion and STEP 1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Into bottom sage. Cook 4–5 min., until golden, stirring of an 8x8-inch or 2-qt baking dish, spread often. Add the sausage to skillet, breaking half of the vodka sauce. Scatter half of up into smaller chunks. Cook 5–7 min., the spinach on top. until browned, stirring occasionally. STEP 2 Arrange the stuffed shells over STEP 3 Add squash to skillet along with spinach in a single layer, open-sides ¼ cup water. Season with salt. Cover down. Scatter remaining spinach on skillet and cook 6–7 min., until squash top. Spoon remaining vodka sauce over is tender, stirring and scraping up any spinach. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. browned bits occasionally, and adding STEP 3 Cover dish with foil and bake 1–2 tbsp more water, if needed. 50–55 min., until shells are hot in centers. STEP 4 To serve, toss cooked rotini with Garnish with the basil. the squash mixture, adding reserved PER SERVING: 338 CALORIES, 12G FAT, 7G SATURATED FAT, 55MG CHOLESTEROL, 639MG SODIUM, 38G CARBOHYDRATE, cooking liquid as needed, 2 tbsp at a 6G FIBER, 6G SUGAR, 20G PROTEIN time. Garnish with the Parmesan.
SIMPLE SWAP For a vegan dish, leave out the Parmesan or substitute a shredded vegan cheese.
PER SERVING: 428 CALORIES, 14G FAT, 2G SATURATED FAT, 4MG CHOLESTEROL, 237MG SODIUM, 61G CARBOHYDRATE, 11G FIBER, 6G SUGAR, 26G PROTEIN
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SAVORYONLINE.COM SEPTEMBER 2020 15 LEMONY SPAGHETTI CARBONARA WITH PEAS PREP TIME 10 MIN. – COOK TIME 10 MIN. READY IN 20 MIN. – SERVINGS 4
12 oz gluten-free 2 egg yolks spaghetti ¼ cup grated 1 cup frozen peas Parmesan, plus 2 tbsp olive oil more for serving 2 slices bacon, 1 lemon chopped 3 tbsp finely 1 medium onion, chopped parsley finely chopped (optional) 2 large eggs
STEP 1 Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil on high. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. To pot, add peas and cook another 30 sec. Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid before draining. STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, combine the oil and bacon. Cook 6 min. on medium, until browned, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. To skillet, add the onion and season with salt. Cook 5–6 min., until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat. STEP 3 To bowl with bacon, add the whole eggs, egg yolks, and Parmesan. Whisk until smooth. Season generously with pepper. From lemon, grate 2 tsp zest into bowl. Squeeze 2 tbsp juice into skillet with onions, scraping up any browned bits. STEP 4 Add cooked spaghetti and peas to bowl with eggs. Toss to coat spaghetti. Add onion mixture from skillet, as well as the parsley, if using. Toss to combine, adding some reserved cooking liquid if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
PER SERVING: 503 CALORIES, 17G FAT, 4G SATURATED FAT, 193MG CHOLESTEROL, 222MG SODIUM, 76G CARBOHYDRATE, 5G FIBER, 3G SUGAR, 15G PROTEIN
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Pasta releases lots of starch into the water as it boils. Save about a cup before draining, then add a little at a time as you toss the pasta with the sauce. The starchy water will help the sauce thicken and cling to the noodles.
SAVORYONLINE.COM SEPTEMBER 2020 17 ALL-PURPOSE CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE PREP TIME 8 MIN. – COOK TIME 42 MIN. READY IN 50 MIN. – SERVINGS 8 WHAT IS 3 tbsp olive oil 1 (28 oz) can Nature’s AL DENTE? 1 medium onion, Promise Organic finely chopped Diced Tomatoes Boil your pasta until al dente, 2 tbsp 2 bay leaves Italian for “to the tooth,” or minced garlic 1 tsp dried oregano until just slightly firm when 1 (28 oz) can Nature’s ¼ tsp sugar you bite into it. The pasta will Promise Organic 2 tbsp butter, finish cooking in the sauce Crushed Tomatoes cut up and absorb more flavor. with Basil
STEP 1 In a Dutch oven or large pot, BAKED TURKEY heat the oil on medium. Add the MEATBALLS WITH PESTO onion and cook 8–10 min., until golden, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and PREP TIME 15 MIN. – COOK TIME 15 MIN. cook 1 min., stirring often. READY IN 30 MIN. – SERVINGS 6 WHOLE-GRAIN PENNE STEP 2 To pot, add the tomatoes, along WITH SPICY SHRIMP 1 tbsp minced garlic 94% Lean with the bay leaves, oregano, and sugar. AND BROCCOLI 2 tsp Italian Ground Turkey Season with salt and pepper. STEP 3 Heat to a boil on high. Reduce PREP TIME 5 MIN. – COOK TIME 10 MIN. seasoning Cooking spray READY IN 15 MIN. – SERVINGS 4 ½ cup gluten-free 1 (8 oz) pkg heat to simmer. Partially cover and panko bread crumbs edamame cook 25–30 min., stirring occasionally. 1 (13.2 oz) box 12 oz peeled, 1 large egg spaghetti Stir in the butter until melted. Season whole-grain penne deveined shrimp ½ cup grated 1 (16 oz) pkg with salt and pepper to taste. Remove 3 cups small 4 cloves garlic, Parmesan, divided squash noodles bay leaves before serving. broccoli florets finely chopped 1 (16 oz) pkg ½ cup pesto ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp crushed Nature’s Promise TIP Refrigerate for up to 1 week or 1 bunch green red pepper freeze for 3 months. onions, thinly sliced STEP 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large PER SERVING: 130 CALORIES, 8G FAT, 3G SATURATED FAT, 8MG CHOLESTEROL, 274MG SODIUM, 14G CARBOHYDRATE, bowl, combine the garlic, Italian seasoning, 3G FIBER, 7G SUGAR, 3G PROTEIN STEP 1 Heat a large pot of salted water to bread crumbs, egg, and ¼ cup Parmesan. a boil on high. Add the penne and cook Add the turkey and season with salt and according to package directions. Add pepper. Mix until combined. Form into the broccoli to pot 2 min. before pasta is 1½-inch meatballs and place on cooked. Before draining, reserve ½ cup parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cooking liquid. 1 inch apart. Coat meatball tops with STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick the cooking spray. Bake 12–15 min., until skillet, heat the oil on medium. Add the browned and cooked through. green onions and cook 2 min., stirring STEP 2 Meanwhile, heat large pot of salted often. Add the shrimp, garlic, and crushed water to boil on high. Add the spaghetti red pepper. Cook 4–5 min., until shrimp and cook 3 min. To pot, add the squash are cooked through, stirring occasionally. noodles and cook another 2 min., until Remove from heat. squash noodles and spaghetti are al dente. STEP 3 In a large bowl, toss cooked penne Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid. Drain and broccoli with shrimp mixture, adding noodles well and toss with the pesto, some cooking liquid if needed. Season adding cooking liquid as needed, 2 tbsp with salt to taste. at a time. Season with salt and pepper. PER SERVING: 536 CALORIES, 17G FAT, 3G SATURATED FAT, STEP 3 Divide the spaghetti mixture among 107MG CHOLESTEROL, 505MG SODIUM, 75G CARBOHYDRATE, 6 bowls. Top with turkey meatballs. 11G FIBER, 4G SUGAR, 27G PROTEIN Garnish with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.
PER SERVING: 457 CALORIES, 21G FAT, 5G SATURATED FAT, 92MG CHOLESTEROL, 479MG SODIUM, 35G CARBOHYDRATE, 10G FIBER, 5G SUGAR, 38G PROTEIN
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Grilled Ribeye with Chimichurri Sauce
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1 lb. ribeye steaks 1. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Leave at room temperature 1 tsp crushed red pepper while you light the barbecue. 1 cup coarsely chopped 2. fresh parsley (about 1 oz.) Combine the crushed red pepper, parsley, oregano, garlic, shallot, oil and vinegar in a food processor and pulse until you get the desired ¼ cup fresh oregano, coarsely chopped consistency (chimichurri should have a little texture—don’t puree it). 2 cloves garlic, peeled Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust oil and vinegar if necessary. and chopped 3. Grill the steak over medium high heat until done, about 4 minutes per 1 shallot, peeled and chopped side for medium rare. Let the steaks “rest” on a serving platter loosely ¼ cup olive oil covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes before serving with the ¼ cup red wine vinegar chimichurri sauce. > Serves 4 > Ready in 28 mins > Prep time 10 mins Tip: You can prepare the chimichurri 1 day in advance. Exclusively at > Cooking time 8 mins Store covered in refrigerator. ELEVATE THE EVERYDAY. DON’T JUST GRILL. GRILL THE BEST.
Enjoy the premium quality of our NEW Taste of Inspirations® Black Angus beef. It’s graded USDA Choice and available in cuts like ribeye and strip steaks, tenderloins and top sirloin. All of our Black Angus beef is abundantly marbled for rich, buttery flavor that will make every meal one to remember.
Grilled Ribeye with Chimichurri Sauce
INGREDIENTS STEPS
1 lb. ribeye steaks 1. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Leave at room temperature 1 tsp crushed red pepper while you light the barbecue. 1 cup coarsely chopped 2. fresh parsley (about 1 oz.) Combine the crushed red pepper, parsley, oregano, garlic, shallot, oil and vinegar in a food processor and pulse until you get the desired ¼ cup fresh oregano, coarsely chopped consistency (chimichurri should have a little texture—don’t puree it). 2 cloves garlic, peeled Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust oil and vinegar if necessary. and chopped 3. Grill the steak over medium high heat until done, about 4 minutes per 1 shallot, peeled and chopped side for medium rare. Let the steaks “rest” on a serving platter loosely ¼ cup olive oil covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes before serving with the ¼ cup red wine vinegar chimichurri sauce. > Serves 4 > Ready in 28 mins > Prep time 10 mins Tip: You can prepare the chimichurri 1 day in advance. Exclusively at > Cooking time 8 mins Store covered in refrigerator. AMAZING AFFORDABLE MEALS 10 toWays save money in the kitchen Save big at every meal with tips for shopping on a budget, stocking your pantry, and more.
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