Mini Meat Loaf Parmesan
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Cooking time: 30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions |
Mini Meat Loaf Parmesan Time: 30 minutes
2 mini meat loaves, leftover from yesterday
1 can whole tomatoes 15 oz (450gr)
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
2 tbs tomato paste
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Chop onion and mince garlic. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet. Add chili powder and sauté 1 minute. Add onions and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Drain tomatoes, reserving juices. Roughly chop tomatoes. Add tomatoes, their reserved juices, herbs, vinegar and tomato paste to pan. Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer. Cut Meat Loaves into thick slices. After sauce has simmered for 15 minutes lay slices of meat loaf in the sauce. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes, until meat has heated through. Sprinkle cheeses on each slice and cover until cheese has melted. Serve, sauce on the side.
Spaghetti with Garlic and Parmesan Time: 5 minutes plus however
long it takes to cook the pasta
2 oz spaghetti or about - see for spaghetti, about 3/4" (2cm) circle
1 tbs olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan - preferably freshly grated
black pepper
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain. In same pan over medium low heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Add drained pasta, toss quickly, remove from heat and add Parmesan. Serve.
Cauliflower Dijon Time: 30 minutes
1/3 head cauliflower- enough for 2 persons
1 tbs olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tsp dried basil
1 tbs whole grain mustard
1 tbs bread crumbs
Cut cauliflower into pieces, put into a steamer and steam over water for 15 - 20 minutes until fork-tender. Remove and drain water from pan. In same pan heat oil. Mince garlic. Add garlic and basil, sauté lightly. Add mustard and heat through. Add breadcrumbs and stir well. Add cauliflower and toss to distribute crumb mixture. Serve. top of page
Cooking schedule: 30 minutes |
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