Hello My Friends,

I have made freezer meals for years now, and this is by far my most requested. In fact, I like to make several of these Italian pies at one time so we can have one every week for more than a month! With its lasagna-like flavor, this dish is very tasty when it's hot from the oven.

Sausage Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients

• 1 package (1 pound) spaghetti
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 pounds bulk pork sausage
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add eggs and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to three greased 9-in. pie plates; press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and Italian seasoning. Spoon into the crusts.
• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and tomato paste. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
• Cover and freeze two pies for up to 1 month. Cover and bake third pie at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
• To use frozen pies: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed. Yield: 3 pies, 18 servings, or 6 per pie.

Have A Terrific Evening My Friends,

Phil

Hi Friends,

Today we have a delicious turkey and spinach lasagna with fat-free ricotta and whole-wheat lasagna noodles. Healthy & delicious!

Spinach and Turkey Lasagna

Ingredients

• 9 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, stirring to break up any large chunks of meat. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2 minutes and season to taste.
4. Combine spinach, ricotta, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
5. To assemble, arrange 3 noodles lengthwise in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread with 1/3 the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the turkey mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with remaining mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 8.

Have A Great Evening,

Phil

Hi Myrna,

Not quite sure why you hadn't seen it, but I just refreshed it and sent another Invite to my Friends list, so hopefully everyone will get the notice this time around.

Today we have a simple recipe with a spicy kick for garlic lovers. It is my combination of a much loved linguine and clam sauce dish and a recent introduction to orzo pasta. I have several variations for this recipe. Add more red pepper for extra spice. Substitute the chicken for clams or shrimp. Substitute the spinach leaves for diced tomatoes. I've also added spices such as basil, rosemary and oregano bringing a distinct Italian flavor to the dish. By the way, Miracle Noodles also has an Orzo variety which is quite good, if you'd like to try them.

Hello My Friends,

If you usually think of arugula as salad, think again. The bright, peppery green brings vibrancy and freshness to this otherwise rich pasta. Hot Italian sausage will make this dish spicy; for less heat, use sweet sausage if you prefer.