You can make a tortilla crust or regular pizza crust for this recipe. I have tried both and my family enjoyed both, but prefer the tortilla crust because of its crunchiness.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • Monterey jack cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • or 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • black beans
  • salt
  • shortening
  • corn masa

An inexpensive, easy soup with lots of flavor and healthy veggies.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • vegetable stock
  • diced tomatoes

Store leftover pasta and topping separately for reheating.

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • cider or red wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • pre-made pesto
  • whole grain thin spaghetti

Original recipe found at http://realwomenofphiladelphia.com/recipes/view/1066205/paula-s-baked-spaghetti-philly-style

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Italian blend shredded cheese
  • your favorite red sauce
  • ground turkey
  • whole grain spaghetti
Belongs to Carolyn Spicy Tacos 
ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Rotel
  • taco seasoning
  • chicken breast or ground turkey
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • black pepper
  • sour cream
  • sliced mushrooms
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • egg noodles

Created through experimentation with what was in the pantry! But oh so delicious and something slightly different than the same old pasta all the time.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chicken breasts
  • black beans
  • Rotel
  • plain tomato sauce
  • cumin