Monthly Archives: February 2024

Simple Parmesan Pasta – Individual Ramekin

Equipment:

  • Saucepan
  • Ramekin
  • 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon
  • Strainer

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz (6 tablespoons) pasta
  • 1/4 tsp of olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice and pinch of garlic powder for a Lemony Garlic Pasta

Instructions:

  • Boil the noodles according to package instructions.
  • Drain noodles.
  • Measure out about 5-6 tablespoons (or about 3 oz) of pasta (or however much is a small serving in the ramekin).
  • Toss the pasta with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil in your ramekin until oil is combined.
  • Add the parmesan, butter, salt and pepper and toss to combine again.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and garlic powder (optional for lemony garlic taste).
  • Serve immediately.

Pasta Chips

Pasta Chips

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1/2 Cup
  • 1 TSP
  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Bowtie pasta
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • Marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Grab a hotplate
  • Turn the hotplate on high heat
  • Grab a large pot
  • Fill the pot with water
  • Put a pinch of salt in the water
  • Put the pot on the hotplate
  • Once the water starts to boil add 1 lbs of pasta
  • Cook the pasta for 8 minutes
  • Place a strainer in the sink
  • Strain the pasta
  • Grab a large skillet
  • Pour 1/4 cup oil into the skillet
  • Turn the hotplate on medium heat
  • Once oil is hot, add 1 cup pasta to skillet
  • Cook one side of the pasta until it is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes
  • Flip the pasta and cook for 5 minutes on the other side
  • Once crispy, using a spoon scoop the pasta out
  • Place the pasta on a paper towel to grain
  • Sprinkle parmesan on pasta
  • Sprinkle seasoning on
  • Repeat steps until all pasta to cooked
  • Grab a microwave safe bowl
  • Add marinara sauce to bowl
  • Heat in microwave for 1 minute or until warm
  • Plate the pasta and pour sauce over it to serve

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

 

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 1 Cup
  • 1/2 Cup
  • 1 TBSP
  • 13x9 inch Baking dish
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Microwave safe bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cans original crescent rolls
  • 2 packs cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Grab a 13x9 inch baking dish
  • Unroll 1 can of dough
  • Press the dough into the bottom of the dish
  • Grab a mixing bowl
  • Add 2 packs of cream cheese to bowl
  • Add 1 cup sugar to bowl
  • Add 1 tsp vanilla to bowl
  • Grab an electric mixer
  • Put the whisks in the bowl
  • Turn the mixer on medium speed
  • Mix until there are no lumps and ingredients are mixed together
  • Spread the mixture over the dough
  • Unroll the second can of dough
  • Place on top of the mixture
  • Pinch the seams together
  • Grab a microwave safe bowl
  • Add 1/2 cup butter to bowl
  • Place in microwave for 15 seconds or until melted
  • Pour the butter on top of the mixture
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar on top
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp cinnamon on top
  • Bake on 350 for 30 minutes
  • Put in fridge for 30 minutes to cool

Bean and Cheese Taquitos

 

Bean and Cheese Taquitos

Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Re-fried beans
  • 1 Cup Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Taco seasoning
  • 12 Small flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • Grab a mixing bowl
  • Add 1 can re-fried beans to bowl
  • Add 1 cup cheese to bowl
  • Add 1/2 tsp taco seasoning to bowl
  • Mix together
  • Place tortillas on a microwave safe plate
  • Place in the microwave for 15 seconds
  • Grab a cutting board
  • Lay the tortillas flat on the cutting board
  • Using a spoon spread the bean mixture in the center of the tortilla
  • Sprinkle cheese on the mixture
  • Starting from one side carefully roll the tortilla up
  • Continue this step until all tortillas and mixture are gone
  • Grab the hotplate & a pan
  • Turn hotplate on medium heat
  • Add 2 tbsp oil to pan
  • Once the pan is hot place the tortillas in the pan
  • Cook for 2 minutes then flip to the other side
  • Continue this step until all the tortillas are cooked