Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Top Ramen Salad

Ingredients:
1 package Coleslaw
2-3 packages of Oriental Ramen Noodles
1/2 cup Slivered Almonds
3/4 stick butter

Brown Noodles and Almonds in Butter

Sauce:

3/4 cup Canola Oil
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 package of seasoning from the Oriental Ramen Noodles.

Mix all the ingredients and Enjoy!

"Chicken" Florentine Bowtie Pasta

Adapted from Picky-Palate.com

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 clove minced garlic
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 package Morningstar Chicken-strips (heated but not browned)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 Cups Philadelphia Cooking Creme
1 pound bow-tie pasta or other small noodle
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Place oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in spinach leaves, cook, stirring until wilted about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and pepper, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add cooking cream, stirring to combine.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and run under cold water to stop cooking. Add pasta to chicken mixture stirring to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish and top with cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until cheese is melted.Makes 8 servings