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Italian Market Shakshuka
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  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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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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Slow Cooker Lasagna
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Prep Time 25 MINUTES
Cook Time 4 HOURS
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Prep Time 25 MINUTES
Cook Time 4 HOURS
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  1. Heat oil in large pot on medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 8-10 minutes or until browned, breaking up large chunks with wooden spoon. Drain; return meat to pot. Add onions; cook 3-4 minutes or until softened. Stir in sauce and water; bring to a simmer. Remove pot from heat.
  2. Combine ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, eggs and basil in medium bowl.
  3. Spread 1 cup sauce mixture in a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker insert sprayed with nonstick spray. Top with 4 noodles, breaking noodles and overlapping to fit. Top with dollops of 1 cup ricotta mixture, 2 cups sauce mixture and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers 3 times.
  4. Cook on LOW 4 hours or until noodles are tender and most liquid is absorbed. Remove insert from slow cooker. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting to serve.
Recipe Notes

Tips:

Substitute ground beef or turkey for the sausage. Or, for a meatless version, substitute 2 pounds sliced white or cremini mushrooms.

No need to turn on the oven to make this hearty lasagna. The extra liquid in the recipe allows the noodles to cook perfectly while the flavors blend.

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Real Deal 3-Minutes Mac
Skip the separate pot for boiling water and serve this cheesy crowd favorite in minutes all from one Instant Pot®.
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Prep Time 5 MINUTES
Cook Time 3 MINUTES
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Prep Time 5 MINUTES
Cook Time 3 MINUTES
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  1. Combine pasta and water in 6-qt. Instant Pot® inner pot. Secure lid. Pressure Cook on High for 3 min.
  2. Press Cancel; natural release pressure for 2 min., then quick release any remaining pressure.
  3. Carefully open lid once all pressure is released. Stir in sauce, cheeses and pepper until combined. Serve sprinkled with toasted bread crumbs.
Recipe Notes

Tip:

Substitute other short pastas such as macaroni or rotini for the mezzi rigatoni.

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

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Chicken Parm Meatballs
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  1. Combine chicken, sausage, 1 cup breadcrumbs, Parmesan and egg in large bowl. Shape into 12 (2-inch) meatballs.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet lightly sprayed with olive oil on medium-high heat. Place meatballs in skillet; cook 5-7 min. or until lightly browned on all sides, turning frequently.
  3. Stir in sauce and water; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 min. or until cooked through (165°F). Remove skillet from heat; sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with lid for 1 min. or until cheese is melted.
  4. Meanwhile, toast remaining breadcrumbs in small nonstick skillet on medium heat for 3-4 min., or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Top meatballs with toasted breadcrumbs and basil before serving.
Recipe Notes

Tips:

A standard-sized ice cream scoop ensures evenly sized meatballs.

To serve this recipe as an appetizer, shape mixture into 24 (1-inch) meatballs. Gently brown meatballs in batches. Continue as directed.

Substitution: Prepare using RAGÚ® Simply Traditional Pasta Sauce

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Grown-Up Tomato Mac & Cheese
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. Add pasta and water to large pot. Cook on medium-high heat 20-22 min. or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally.
  2. Combine 2 cups cheddar, Pecorino and corn starch in bowl. Reduce heat to medium; stir in milk, cheese mixture and sauce. Cook 5-7 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened, stirring frequently.
  3. Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining cheddar and pepper.
Recipe Notes

Tip:

This stovetop method eliminates the need to drain the pasta after cooking. The starchy pasta water gets stirred in and helps create an extra rich sauce.

Elevate this dish by sprinkling crushed Parmesan cheese crisps on top before serving. Look for cheese crisps in the produce section near the croutons, or in the deli by the specialty cheeses.

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Hearty Italian-Style Ramen with Rich Tomato Broth
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Cook Time 12 minutes
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  1. Combine broth ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, bring water and baking soda to boil in 8-quart pot. Add pasta; cook until done and drain well. Divide among 6 serving bowls. Arrange Toppings evenly over noodles. Top with hot broth.
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*Soft-Set 6-minute Eggs: This method of cooking eggs allows you to cook multiple eggs at once with fully cooked whites and runny molten yolks. Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Gently lower cold eggs into the water. Immediately set a timer for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, have ready a bowl of ice water. After 6 min, transfer eggs to ice water bath using slotted spoon. Cool completely before peeling. Store unpeeled cooked eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Adding baking soda to the pasta cooking water helps to give regular pasta a springy ramen noodle-like texture. Make sure to use a large pot with plenty of headspace, as the water will foam during cooking.

An average sized rotisserie chicken from the deli yields about 4-½ cups of meat.

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Country Captain Chicken
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 70 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa and 1 tsp salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  3. While quinoa is cooking, season chicken with 1 tsp salt and pepper. In a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add oil and brown the chicken thighs 5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and place into a baking dish. Set aside.
  4. Add peppers, onion, garlic, mushrooms and curry powder to same non-stick pan. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add sauce and raisins. Stir and place over chicken.
  5. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until fully cooked. Serve over quinoa and garnish with scallions and almonds.
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Farmer’s Stack
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  1. Bring water, milk and salt to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; whisk in polenta in a steady stream. Cook 4-5 min. or until polenta is soft and creamy, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat; stir in quinoa. Cool slightly. Use a medium scoop (scant 1/4 cup) to form 18 patties, 2 inches wide and ½ inch thick. Let patties cool on parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Brush both sides of patties with oil. Heat large skillet on medium heat. Cook patties, in batches, 3 min. on each side or until golden brown. Cover; keep warm.
  3. Heat remaining oil in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; cook 3-4 min. or until tender-crisp. Add sauce, garlic and remaining vegetables; cook 2-3 min. or until heated through. Serve sauce on top of warm polenta patties. Sprinkle with cheese.
Recipe Notes

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Tri-color quinoa is a mix of red, white and black quinoa and can easily be found in the grain aisle or bulk section of your grocery store. You will need 1 cup dry quinoa to make about 2-1/2 cups cooked quinoa.

Polenta patties can be made ahead of time. Form patties as directed and freeze in a single layer before storing in a resealable freezer bag. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before cooking as directed.

Substitute your family’s favorite combination of in-season vegetables. To ensure even cooking, make sure to add firmer vegetables like carrots and green beans to the skillet first, since they will take longer to cook than softer vegetables like eggplant, squash, tomatoes or mushrooms.

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Southwest Mac & Cheese
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine sauce, water, chilies, tomatoes and 1/2 cup cheese in large bowl. Stir in uncooked macaroni. Spoon into 2-quart casserole; cover tightly with foil.
  2. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  3. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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