ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • lean ground beef
  • crushed seasoned croutons
  • chopped sweet onion
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • prepared yellow mustard
  • red pepper flakes
  • Cajun seasoning
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • butter

This doesn’t sound spectacular, but it is quite delicious.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • penne pasta
  • Salt
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ground beef
  • canned chunky tomato sauce
  • sugar
  • chopped fresh parsley
ready in about 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • chicken broth
  • crushed tomatoes -- undrained
  • great northern beans -- rinsed and drained
  • dried basil leaves
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • uncooked cheese-filled tortellini
ready in about an hour and a half; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • tomato paste
  • milk
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • large egg