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Spaghetti & Meatballs in an Instant
Dinner done in under 30 minutes and just one Instant Pot®. Frozen meatballs, sauce and uncooked spaghetti simmer together for a meal that your family already loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Set 6 qt. Instant Pot® to Sauté for 10 min. Add oil to inner pot; heat until shimmering. Add onions, garlic, salt & pepper. Cook 2-3 min. or until translucent, stirring frequently. Add sauce and broth; gently scrape any browned bits from bottom with wooden spoon.
  2. Stir in frozen meatballs. Layer pasta over surface. Do not stir. Secure lid. Pressure Cook on High for 5 min.
  3. Press Cancel and quick release any remaining pressure. Carefully open lid once all pressure is released. Stir gently until sauce, pasta and meatballs are combined. Serve sprinkled with cheese and parsley.
Recipe Notes

Tip:

Turn this dish into a soup by using 4 cups of broth.

Substitute your favorite variety of RAGÚ® Pasta Sauce for this recipe.

INSTANT POT® and associated logos are owned by Instant Brands Inc. and are used under license.

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Tangy Tomato Chicken Marsala
Instructions
  1. Prepare dredging station by putting flour, egg wash and bread crumbs in three separate bowls.
  2. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dust with flour, then dredge in egg wash and coat with seasoned bread crumbs. 
  3. Bring large pot of pasta water to a boil and follow farfalle cooking instructions on package. 
  4. In a separate, large, non stick skillet, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter on medium-high. Cook chicken in batches, 2 min. on each side or until golden brown. Transfer chicken to clean plate. 
  5. Melt remaining butter in same pan. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook 3-4 min. on medium-high, stirring frequently until edges begin to brown. Add wine; bring to boil scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sauce and tomatoes. Return chicken and any juices to pan. Cook 2-3 min. or until heated through.
  6. Serve on bed of farfalle pasta and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley. 
Recipe Notes

Tip:

Dredging meats in flour before cooking not only encourages browning, but also helps to insulate them to keep them moist. browning, but also helps to insulate them to keep them moist.

Chicken breasts labeled “thin-sliced“ are also sometimes labeled as “cutlets” in the meat department of the grocery store.

You can substitute thinly sliced pork chops for the chicken breasts.

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One-Pot Spinach & Sausage Lasagna Soup
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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(about 1-1/4 cups each)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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(about 1-1/4 cups each)
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  1. Heat oil in large pot on medium-high heat. Add sausage and onions; cook 6-8 min. or until meat is browned, using wooden spoon to break up large pieces.
  2. Add garlic; stir 30 sec. Stir in sauce and broth. Break noodles into 1-1/2-inch pieces over pot; stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 12-15 min. or until noodles are done, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach; cook 1-2 min. until wilted. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of each cheese and basil.
Recipe Notes

Use an electric pressure cooker:

Heat oil in electric pressure cooker on Sauté function until shimmering. Cook sausage and onions as directed. Add garlic, sauce, broth and noodles; close and lock lid. Cook 3 min. on high pressure. Manually release any remaining pressure. Stir in spinach on Sauté function 1-2 min. until wilted. Serve as directed.

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Shortcut Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Combine sauce, broth, seasonings, salt & pepper in medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat 3-4 min. or until heated through.
  2. Combine chicken, onions, 1 cup shredded cheese, queso fresco, ½ cup cilantro and ¼ cup sauce mixture in large bowl. Spray both sides of tortillas with 100% oil cooking spray. Stack tortillas and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH 60-90 seconds or until warm and pliable.
  3. Fill each tortilla with ¼ cup chicken mixture. Roll up; place seam-side down in greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Pour remaining sauce mixture over enchiladas. Cover tightly with foil.
  4. Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese and bake 5 min. or until melted. Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Recipe Notes

Use an electric pressure cooker:

Using RAGÚ® Pasta Sauce to create a “speed-scratch” enchilada sauce, quickly warming oiled tortillas in the microwave, plus convenient rotisserie chicken gets dinner on the table quickly.

Use 1 jar (45 ounces) RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce to make one pan of enchiladas to enjoy now and one to freeze for a future meal. Prepare as directed, doubling all other ingredients and using two 13x9-inch baking dishes. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap before freezing. When ready to bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, remove plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake 35-40 min. or until hot.

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Vegan Pasta Fagioli
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
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(about 1-1/2 cups each)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
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(about 1-1/2 cups each)
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Instructions
  1. Cook pasta 1 min. less than directed on package. Drain; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in large pot on medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 3-4 min. or until done, using wooden spoon to break up large pieces.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; add onions, carrots and celery. Cook 5-6 min. or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Add garlic; stir 30 sec. Stir in sauce, broth and beans. Simmer 10 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add pasta; cook 1-2 min. until heated through. Top with cheese and parsley before serving.
Recipe Notes

To freeze, keep pasta separate as it will continue to absorb liquid in the soup.

Plant-based sausage is usually sold in the meat department or frozen aisle of the grocery store.

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Italian Market Shakshuka
Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet on medium-high heat; add eggplant, salt and pepper. Cook 4-6 min. or until eggplant softens. Add remaining oil and vegetables; cook 3 min., stirring constantly. Stir in sauce and water; bring to a simmer.
  2. Remove pan from heat. Make six wells in sauce with a large spoon, spacing evenly around pan. Crack 1 egg into each well. Push sauce around edges of egg whites to contain each egg in its well, while keeping the yolks undisturbed. Arrange tomatoes around edge of pan. Cover with lid. Cook on medium heat 7-9 min. or until egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness.
  3. Top with cheese, parsley and red pepper before serving with bread.
Recipe Notes

For fully cooked yolks, add 2 min. to the cook time.

Shakshuka is originally an Israeli breakfast dish of eggs poached with vegetables cooked tomato sauce.

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Creamy Cauliflower Tomato Ravioli
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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  1. Prepare ravioli as directed on package. Drain, return to pot and keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, place cauliflower and water in medium microwaveable bowl. Cover. Microwave on HIGH 5-6 min. or until soft. Transfer cauliflower, any remaining water, oil and sauce to blender. Blend until smooth. Add basil; blend until combined.
  3. Combine sauce mixture and ravioli in pot. Toss gently and sprinkle with additional small basil leaves.
Recipe Notes

Riced cauliflower is often available in both the fresh produce and frozen sections of the grocery store.

The cauliflower gives this sauce a dairy-like flavor and texture without adding heavy cream. For a completely dairy-free dish, serve this sauce with dry pasta such as penne or fettuccine.

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Air-Fried Chicken Parm Sandwiches
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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  1. Arrange chicken in single layer on air-fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary. Cook 10-12 min. or according to manufacturer’s cook time recommendations, until golden brown. (Cook time and settings will vary based on appliance). Top each fillet with ¼ cup sauce, 1 slice mozzarella and 1 teaspoon Parmesan. Cook an additional 1-2 min. or until cheese is melted.
  2. Fill buns with basil, chicken, remaining sauce and pepper slices.
Recipe Notes

Substitute sliced provolone or fontina cheese for the mozzarella.

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Margherita Pizza
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Prep Time 5 MINUTES
Cook Time 10 MINUTES
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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pizza crust on foil-lined baking sheet. Spread sauce evenly over crust to within 1/4 –inch of edge. Top with cheese slices.
  2. Bake 10 minutes. Top with basil. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil before serving.
Recipe Notes

Tip:

For a BLT Pizza, omit basil and olive oil. Prepare pizza as directed, adding chopped cooked bacon. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce and drizzle with mayonnaise after baking.

Use your Grill:

Top pizza crust with sauce and cheese. Place directly on grill heated to medium-high. Grill 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is browned on bottom. Transfer to cutting board. Top with basil, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.

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Crunchy Chicken Tenders with Pick & Mix Dipping Sauces
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Prep Time 10 MINUTES
Cook Time 15 MINUTES
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Prep Time 10 MINUTES
Cook Time 15 MINUTES
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  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Combine chicken and ½ cup Ragú in medium bowl. Place bread crumbs in separate bowl. Coat chicken tenders in bread crumbs, turning to coat all sides evenly.
  2. Arrange chicken on baking sheet lightly coated with olive oil spray. Spray chicken tenders lightly with olive oil spray. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (165ºF).
  3. Meanwhile, combine remaining RAGÚ® Butter Parmesan sauce and your choice of sauce mix-in(s). Serve hot chicken tenders with dipping sauce
Recipe Notes

Tip:

Let the kids pick & mix their favorite dipping sauce. For each ¼ cup of RAGÚ® Butter Parmesan Sauce, add 1 tablespoon of mix-in sauce to make a customized dipping sauce.

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