This is one of the simplest lasagna recipes in all of the lands. Whether you're elite at cooking, or just a noob starting off, it will work for everyone.
Couple notes: You will need an oven safe dish, and it should be around the 13x9 size. All of the prep you will need to really do is brown the ground beef (fresh, or thawed of course). You don't even have to cook the noodles first; making this recipe totally FTW!
The prep will take 8-15 minutes depending on how speedy you are in the kitchen. The bake is for an hour (45 minutes under foil, 15 minutes uncovered).
Mats:
1 lb ground beef (fresh or thawed)
1 egg. beaten
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 container of Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 jar spaghetti sauce.
1 cup water
1 box of lasagna noodles
Step 1: Start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Then you will brown your ground beef in a skillet.
Step 2: While you're browning the beef, mix your egg and 1-1/4 cups of your mozzarella cheese, the Ricotta cheese and about 1/4 cup of your Parmesan cheese. Blend these all together, and then set them aside. You should have extra Mozzarella and Parmesan that will be used (Step 7) to cover the top of the lasagna.
Step 3: At this point your ground beef should be about done. When it's finished, drain the as much of the grease out of the meat as possible. Then return the meat to your skillet.
Step 4: Stir in the sauce. If you used a jar of sauce don't throw it out just yet! Instead, add the 1 cup of water to the empty jar, close the jar give it a good shake. Then add this to the meat mixture. If you chose to make your own Nubsauce, be sure to still add this cup of water to your mixture. This is what will be cooking your noodles.
Step 5: spread 1 cup of your sauce onto the bottom of the oven-safe dish. Top this with 3 uncooked noodles. Then layer the noodles with the cheese mixture you made. Finally, top the mixture with your ground beef sauce. Repeat this process for 2 more layers.
**Noodles-cheese mixture- meat sauce.** This is going to be your rotation. =)
Step 6. After you have finished doing Step 5 three times, you're going to finish by adding 3 more noodles, and the meat sauce to your lasagna.
Step 7. Take the remainder of the Mozzeralla and Parmesan cheeses that you divided and sprinkle them on top of everything.
Step 8. Cover with foil, and Bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, you will want to remove the foil, and put the lasagna back in the oven for another 15 minutes to make the cheese bubbly.
After that 15 minutes you'll have yourself one tasty lasagna.
More Pasta Ideas!
Manicotti Made Easy, Spinach and Sausage Mostaccioli, WoW Ziti Dinner, Midsummer Special! Spinach Ziti, Nubsauce, My Favorite Ravioli, Chicken and Mushroom Linguine, FTW Lasagna, North American Goulash.
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May 30, 2009
May 24, 2009
Nesingwary Stromboli
Okay, I figured that we had to come up with a recipe to use all the animals from the Nesingwary quest chains. I mean really, I cannot even count how many creatures I've killed for those guys on all my toons.
I must say that they sure are tasty as a Stromboli!
This Stromboli was made by a friend, and was delicious.
What you need:
6-8 slices of Ham (Black Forest Ham tastes awesome in this.)
10 slices of Salami
6 Slices of Provolone
1/2-1 lb Seasoned and browned ground beef (Season it like you would a meatball.)
Spicy Brown Mustard
**Optional: A little Parmesan Cheese and/or Mozzarella to top Stromboli
Pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
Dipping Sauce: A thick tomato sauce goes great with this!
Step 1. Season and brown your ground beef. This will take about 15 minutes on medium heat. Just stir to flip the meat occasionally.
Step 2. Preheat the oven to 350, and roll out your dough. Smear a little mustard on the surface. Leave about an inch of space from the edges, so that it doesn't squish out.
Step 3. Line with your meats. Check the image at the top of this entry if you're confused.
Step 3. Add the cooked ground beef.
Step 4. Roll your Stromboli. Think of a jelly roll, replicate this idea. Pinch the edges together. Brush with a little olive oil, and add the cheese topping.
Step 5. In an oven-safe pan, bake at 350 for approximately 25-35 minutes. When the Stromboli crust is nice and golden brown, it is finished.
Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Similar Recipe Ideas to Try: Goodlee's Monster Stromboli, Summerfest Spinach Calzone, Pepperoni Calzone, Sausage and Peppers Calzone, Nesingwary Stromboli.
I must say that they sure are tasty as a Stromboli!
This Stromboli was made by a friend, and was delicious.
What you need:
6-8 slices of Ham (Black Forest Ham tastes awesome in this.)
10 slices of Salami
6 Slices of Provolone
1/2-1 lb Seasoned and browned ground beef (Season it like you would a meatball.)
Spicy Brown Mustard
**Optional: A little Parmesan Cheese and/or Mozzarella to top Stromboli
Pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
Dipping Sauce: A thick tomato sauce goes great with this!
Step 1. Season and brown your ground beef. This will take about 15 minutes on medium heat. Just stir to flip the meat occasionally.
Step 2. Preheat the oven to 350, and roll out your dough. Smear a little mustard on the surface. Leave about an inch of space from the edges, so that it doesn't squish out.
Step 3. Line with your meats. Check the image at the top of this entry if you're confused.
Step 3. Add the cooked ground beef.
Step 4. Roll your Stromboli. Think of a jelly roll, replicate this idea. Pinch the edges together. Brush with a little olive oil, and add the cheese topping.
Step 5. In an oven-safe pan, bake at 350 for approximately 25-35 minutes. When the Stromboli crust is nice and golden brown, it is finished.
Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Similar Recipe Ideas to Try: Goodlee's Monster Stromboli, Summerfest Spinach Calzone, Pepperoni Calzone, Sausage and Peppers Calzone, Nesingwary Stromboli.
May 22, 2009
Manicotti Made Easy
If you're a stuffed shells fan, Manicotti will be up your alley. They can be a little trickier to fill, but you can always slice the cooked Manicotti lengthwise, fill, then bake and serve with the slice on the bottom.
The above picture is of Manicotti stuffed with pepperoni and garlic. You can add some mozzarella too!
What you need:
1 Package of Manicotti Shells
1 Large container of Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Mozzarella to taste
Tomato Sauce (Try the Nubsauce for a Corn-Syrup Free Tomato Sauce).
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Pepperoni (optional)
Spinach (optional)
Black Olives (optional)
Mushrooms (optional)
Typical Italian Seasonings (Fresh if you have them!): Parsley, Garlic, Oregano, Basil.
Step 1. Boil the water for the Manicotti. Use some salt or olive oil to help prevent the shells from sticking to each other. Cook the Manicotti for 7-10 minutes, after the water is already boiling.
**Tip** Drain the hot water asap, and run some cool water over the pasta to stop it from cooking further.
Step 2. Preheat your oven to 350, and prepare your fillings. What I like to do it mix the spices and other treats into the Ricotta. If you're going to add tomato sauce to the Ricotti, use it sparingly as that will make the Manicotti more difficult to stuff.
**Filling Ideas: With all the filling choices, mix your choice with the Ricotta, a little Parmesan and seasonings.
Pepperoni and Mozzarella. Chop the pepperoni and add that and the mozzarella to the ricotta.
Spinach and Garlic
Mushrooms and Spinach
Spinach, Black Olives, and Onion
Seasoned and Browned Ground Beef (tastes like a meatball!)
The above picture is of Manicotti stuffed with Spinach, Tomato Sauce (use sparingly), garlic, onion, and is topped with Mozzarella and oregano.
Step 3. Pour a little tomato sauce on the bottom of an oven safe pan. Place the stuffed Manicotti on top. Coat with a little more sauce and some mozzarella cheese. The sauce will help keep the Manicotti moist, and prevent them from sticking.
**Tip** Do not overcrowd your pan. Leave about a pinky-finger space between each Manicotti to prevent them from sticking to each other.
Step 4. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes (until the top is bubbly and the cheese is melted).
Let your Manicotti cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
More Pasta Ideas!
Manicotti Made Easy, Spinach and Sausage Mostaccioli, WoW Ziti Dinner, Midsummer Special! Spinach Ziti, Nubsauce, My Favorite Ravioli, Chicken and Mushroom Linguine, FTW Lasagna, North American Goulash.
The above picture is of Manicotti stuffed with pepperoni and garlic. You can add some mozzarella too!
What you need:
1 Package of Manicotti Shells
1 Large container of Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Mozzarella to taste
Tomato Sauce (Try the Nubsauce for a Corn-Syrup Free Tomato Sauce).
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Pepperoni (optional)
Spinach (optional)
Black Olives (optional)
Mushrooms (optional)
Typical Italian Seasonings (Fresh if you have them!): Parsley, Garlic, Oregano, Basil.
Step 1. Boil the water for the Manicotti. Use some salt or olive oil to help prevent the shells from sticking to each other. Cook the Manicotti for 7-10 minutes, after the water is already boiling.
**Tip** Drain the hot water asap, and run some cool water over the pasta to stop it from cooking further.
Step 2. Preheat your oven to 350, and prepare your fillings. What I like to do it mix the spices and other treats into the Ricotta. If you're going to add tomato sauce to the Ricotti, use it sparingly as that will make the Manicotti more difficult to stuff.
**Filling Ideas: With all the filling choices, mix your choice with the Ricotta, a little Parmesan and seasonings.
Pepperoni and Mozzarella. Chop the pepperoni and add that and the mozzarella to the ricotta.
Spinach and Garlic
Mushrooms and Spinach
Spinach, Black Olives, and Onion
Seasoned and Browned Ground Beef (tastes like a meatball!)
The above picture is of Manicotti stuffed with Spinach, Tomato Sauce (use sparingly), garlic, onion, and is topped with Mozzarella and oregano.
Step 3. Pour a little tomato sauce on the bottom of an oven safe pan. Place the stuffed Manicotti on top. Coat with a little more sauce and some mozzarella cheese. The sauce will help keep the Manicotti moist, and prevent them from sticking.
**Tip** Do not overcrowd your pan. Leave about a pinky-finger space between each Manicotti to prevent them from sticking to each other.
Step 4. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes (until the top is bubbly and the cheese is melted).
Let your Manicotti cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
More Pasta Ideas!
Manicotti Made Easy, Spinach and Sausage Mostaccioli, WoW Ziti Dinner, Midsummer Special! Spinach Ziti, Nubsauce, My Favorite Ravioli, Chicken and Mushroom Linguine, FTW Lasagna, North American Goulash.
May 07, 2009
Brewfest Came Early! It's Time for Sausages!
This is an easy way to make really yummy sausage and peppers. Eat these on a sub, with noodles, or you can eat them by themselves.
What you need:
1 pack of Italian (or hot Italian) sausages, uncooked
1 large onion, cut into strips
1-2 Green Peppers, cut into strips
1 Tablespoon of olive oil
Nubsauce, canned Italian diced tomatoes or 1/2 cup of water
**Optional** Make this with some Nubsauce, or with a can of Italian diced tomatoes and serve with spaghetti. This will make the sausages stretch further, and you'll seem like a nice guy for sharing!
Step 1. In a large frying pan, place the unwrapped sausages. Cover these with water, and put the stove on medium heat. Let them cook for approximately 15-20 minutes
Turn the sausages and let them cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 2. Take the sausages out of the pan and let them cool on the cutting board for a few minutes. You will need to cut them. You can cut them any way you'd like. I like to cut some in half, and some into dials. In step 4 you will brown these sausages with the veggies.
Step 3. Drain the water out of the pan, and return it to the stove. Put the olive oil into the pan and start cooking the veggies on high. Stir them as needed. **You should be in the kitchen for this part, so plan it to be when you're on a fp, or are otherwise not needed at the computer. Don't worry this should only take about 5-7 minutes. While your veggies are getting a little grilled, cut your sausages and add them into the pan as you go. The sausages will brown pretty quickly with the pan on medium to high. Be sure to turn them and the veggies as you're adding more.
Step 4. Turn the stove heat to low, add your Nubsauce, or about 1/4 cup of water to the pan and let the peppers and onions get a little softer. Simmer for at least 5 minutes, but really as long as you check and occasionally stir you can simmer this much longer.
Similar Dishes: Sausage and Eggs, Sausage and Peppers Calzone, Goodlee's Grape Keilbasa Madness, Snit's Kielbasa Fix, Goodlee's Monster Stromboli.
What you need:
1 pack of Italian (or hot Italian) sausages, uncooked
1 large onion, cut into strips
1-2 Green Peppers, cut into strips
1 Tablespoon of olive oil
Nubsauce, canned Italian diced tomatoes or 1/2 cup of water
**Optional** Make this with some Nubsauce, or with a can of Italian diced tomatoes and serve with spaghetti. This will make the sausages stretch further, and you'll seem like a nice guy for sharing!
Step 1. In a large frying pan, place the unwrapped sausages. Cover these with water, and put the stove on medium heat. Let them cook for approximately 15-20 minutes
Turn the sausages and let them cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 2. Take the sausages out of the pan and let them cool on the cutting board for a few minutes. You will need to cut them. You can cut them any way you'd like. I like to cut some in half, and some into dials. In step 4 you will brown these sausages with the veggies.
Step 3. Drain the water out of the pan, and return it to the stove. Put the olive oil into the pan and start cooking the veggies on high. Stir them as needed. **You should be in the kitchen for this part, so plan it to be when you're on a fp, or are otherwise not needed at the computer. Don't worry this should only take about 5-7 minutes. While your veggies are getting a little grilled, cut your sausages and add them into the pan as you go. The sausages will brown pretty quickly with the pan on medium to high. Be sure to turn them and the veggies as you're adding more.
Step 4. Turn the stove heat to low, add your Nubsauce, or about 1/4 cup of water to the pan and let the peppers and onions get a little softer. Simmer for at least 5 minutes, but really as long as you check and occasionally stir you can simmer this much longer.
Similar Dishes: Sausage and Eggs, Sausage and Peppers Calzone, Goodlee's Grape Keilbasa Madness, Snit's Kielbasa Fix, Goodlee's Monster Stromboli.
May 06, 2009
My Favorite Ravioli
Undecided if you like meat or cheese raviolis better? Don't choose! Mix them together! This is a carb-fest that is so good that when you brag about it on vent, your guildies will be jealous, even if they deny it!
This is a great dinner to make when you're running a bunch of dungeons, and need long periods of time to focus on things other than your dinner!
What you need:
1/2 bag of frozen cheese ravioli
1/2 bag of frozen meat ravioli
1.5 cups of sauce (the Nubsauce is great here!)
2 Pinches of Shredded Mozzarella
Parmesan Cheese (to taste)
Pinch of oregano
Really, if you can boil water then you can make this dish.
Step 1. In a large pot (for spaghetti or soup) fill 2/3 of the pot with water. Shake in a little salt. This will take approximately 15 minutes.
Step 2. Boil.
Step 3. Add in the raviolis and reduce the heat to medium (cover). These will cook for about 15 minutes.
Step 4. Drain the water and add the sauce to the ravioli.
Step 5. Stir, and put onto the plates. Add the cheeses and oregano to flavor.
**This will make a ton of ravioli, so if it is just you use half the amount of raviolis.
More Pasta Ideas!
Manicotti Made Easy, Spinach and Sausage Mostaccioli, WoW Ziti Dinner, Midsummer Special! Spinach Ziti, Nubsauce, My Favorite Ravioli, Chicken and Mushroom Linguine, FTW Lasagna, North American Goulash.
This is a great dinner to make when you're running a bunch of dungeons, and need long periods of time to focus on things other than your dinner!
What you need:
1/2 bag of frozen cheese ravioli
1/2 bag of frozen meat ravioli
1.5 cups of sauce (the Nubsauce is great here!)
2 Pinches of Shredded Mozzarella
Parmesan Cheese (to taste)
Pinch of oregano
Really, if you can boil water then you can make this dish.
Step 1. In a large pot (for spaghetti or soup) fill 2/3 of the pot with water. Shake in a little salt. This will take approximately 15 minutes.
Step 2. Boil.
Step 3. Add in the raviolis and reduce the heat to medium (cover). These will cook for about 15 minutes.
Step 4. Drain the water and add the sauce to the ravioli.
Step 5. Stir, and put onto the plates. Add the cheeses and oregano to flavor.
**This will make a ton of ravioli, so if it is just you use half the amount of raviolis.
More Pasta Ideas!
Manicotti Made Easy, Spinach and Sausage Mostaccioli, WoW Ziti Dinner, Midsummer Special! Spinach Ziti, Nubsauce, My Favorite Ravioli, Chicken and Mushroom Linguine, FTW Lasagna, North American Goulash.
April 27, 2009
WoW Ziti Dinner
Busy pwning noobz and your wife is going to be home soon? Here is an easy meal that you can make to impress her when she gets home. You will need about an hour, but no worries! That is mostly for cooking time, where you can be in WG or running around in Ulduar!
What you need:
Box of Ziti noodles.
Can of your favorite tomato sauce (26 oz)
15 oz (small container) of Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Step 1. Grab a large pot and fill 3/4 of the way with water. Add a little salt, cover, and bring to a boil (this will take about 10 minutes to boil). Return to WoW and make sure that you have all your buffs, and start fight.
Win or lose on the boss, run into the kitchen and go to Step 2.
Step 2. Pour a box of ziti noodles into the pot and mostly cover (leave enough space to vent and prevent it from boiling over). Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes. About half way through stir the noodles to prevent clumps. Return to the game. After the full 8-10 minutes is up, test a noodle to make sure that they are soft.
Step 3. Drain the pot. Add some cold water to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom. Squish them, and drain them again.
Step 4. Add a small container (15 oz) of ricotta cheese. If you have the large container use about 1/2.
Step 5. Add half a can of tomato sauce.
Stir contents evenly.
Step 6. Using a large rectangular baking pan (9.5"x13" or so), pour noodles and spread evenly.
Step 7. Coat with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 8. Sprinkle with a little garlic powder and a little parsley and oregano.
Step 9. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Enjoy! Your wife will love that you cooked more than mac-n-cheese, and you'll be happy that you mostly made your way through an instance!
More Pasta Ideas!
Manicotti Made Easy, Spinach and Sausage Mostaccioli, WoW Ziti Dinner, Midsummer Special! Spinach Ziti, Nubsauce, My Favorite Ravioli, Chicken and Mushroom Linguine, FTW Lasagna, North American Goulash.
What you need:
Box of Ziti noodles.
Can of your favorite tomato sauce (26 oz)
15 oz (small container) of Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Step 1. Grab a large pot and fill 3/4 of the way with water. Add a little salt, cover, and bring to a boil (this will take about 10 minutes to boil). Return to WoW and make sure that you have all your buffs, and start fight.
Win or lose on the boss, run into the kitchen and go to Step 2.
Step 2. Pour a box of ziti noodles into the pot and mostly cover (leave enough space to vent and prevent it from boiling over). Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes. About half way through stir the noodles to prevent clumps. Return to the game. After the full 8-10 minutes is up, test a noodle to make sure that they are soft.
Step 3. Drain the pot. Add some cold water to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom. Squish them, and drain them again.
Step 4. Add a small container (15 oz) of ricotta cheese. If you have the large container use about 1/2.
Step 5. Add half a can of tomato sauce.
Stir contents evenly.
Step 6. Using a large rectangular baking pan (9.5"x13" or so), pour noodles and spread evenly.
Step 7. Coat with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 8. Sprinkle with a little garlic powder and a little parsley and oregano.
Step 9. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Enjoy! Your wife will love that you cooked more than mac-n-cheese, and you'll be happy that you mostly made your way through an instance!
More Pasta Ideas!
Manicotti Made Easy, Spinach and Sausage Mostaccioli, WoW Ziti Dinner, Midsummer Special! Spinach Ziti, Nubsauce, My Favorite Ravioli, Chicken and Mushroom Linguine, FTW Lasagna, North American Goulash.
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