Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

I was in the mood for homemade pizza last night and had found a few different recipes for cheese steak pizza so I decided to give it a try. (Just google Philly cheese steak pizza and there are a TON of options!)  I pulled a little bit from a bunch of different recipes to create ours and it was fantastic! 

Shopping List:

1 pizza crust (homemade/store bought/etc...)

1/2 cup tomato sauce (we used 6 cheese from a jar)

2 oz. cream cheese

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups Italian cheese (any kind)

1/2 lb. roast beef (from the deli)

1 medium onion

1 green pepper

2 Tbsp. butter

Dash Worcestershire

Parmesan cheese

Oregano

Directions:

-Prepare crust, if needed and heat oven to directed temperature for crust (ours was 450 for a pre-made crust). 

-Saute chopped onion and pepper in a pan with the butter until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.  Add a dash of Worcestershire at the end.

-In a small saucepan, heat the tomato sauce, cream cheese, and garlic until melted and combined. Spread thinly over crust.

-Top pizza with 1/2 of the cheese, chopped roast beef, peppers/onions, the rest of the cheese, Parmesan, and a sprinkle of oregano.

-Follow directions on crust to determine baking time. Ours was about 10-12 minutes.

The 'sauced' crust

The finished pizza, fresh out of the oven

Ready to eat!

This was a quick and simple pizza that was MUCH cheaper than ordering in!  Now I'm ready to start thinking of new ideas for pizza. Does anyone out there have any 'out of the norm' ideas? Let me know!

Happy Eating!

Pasta Fagioli

Thanks again to Pinterest for allowing me to find this wonderful recipe on Our Blissfully Domestic Life blog!  Pasta Fagioli is an Italian soup/stew and it is oh so tasty!  I know it is summer, but it has been cool this week so I decided to give it a try.  The nice part was that I now have two containers of leftovers in my freezer for the next time I want something in a flash!

Shopping List:

1 lb Lean Ground Beef

1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped

2 medium Carrots, chopped

2 stalks of Celery, chopped

2-3 cloves of Garlic, minced

1- 28 oz can of Tomatoes

1- 8 oz can Tomato Sauce

1- 15 oz can Cannelloni Beans, drained 

4 cups Beef Broth

1 & 1/2 cup Elbow Pasta

2 cups of Fresh Spinach (packed)

1 Beef Bouillon Cube (or the equivalent in Granules)

1 tsp Garlic Powder

2 tsp. dried Italian Seasoning

4-5 dashed of Hot Sauce (Texas Pete or Tabasco)

Salt & Pepper

Olive oil

Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese (for topping)

 

Directions:

-Over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until meat is no longer pink and veggies are starting to get tender. Season with salt and pepper.

-Add in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth(i used bouillon cubes to make my broth), bouillon cube, garlic, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and turn the heat to low.  Cover.

-Let the soup simmer for as long as you can. (I let mine go for about 2 hours, but this can be as fast a 30 minutes.) Stir occasionally.

-After the tomato sauce has simmered, add the beans and keep on low/covered for 1 more hour (or long enough to heat through if you are in quick mode).

-When you are ready to eat, cook the pasta according to directions in a separate pot.  Add the spinach into the tomato mixture and stir. Add in the hot sauce as well. This does not make it spicy, just a little background flavor!

-When the pasta is finished and drained, you can add it straight to the soup or serve it on the side to be dished into individual soup bowls.  We did ours on the side so the pasta wouldn't get mushy when we froze the leftovers. Top each serving with fresh Parmesan cheese (or the shaker kind if that's all you have on hand) :(

The finished stew



Everything ready to be eaten!



It was a little time consuming, but as I mentioned you can do this in as little as an hour if you choose.  It was a fantastic meal and I can't wait to dig into the leftovers in a few weeks!

Happy Eating!

A Classic: Monkey Bread

Who doesn't love monkey bread? Yes, I know it is terrible for you and full of sugar but it just tastes so wonderful!  For those of you who have been living under a rock, monkey bread is just a cinnamon pull apart bread made from refrigerator roll biscuits.



The Bread!

Shopping List:

3 12 oz. packages refrigerated biscuit dough.

1 cup sugar

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 cup margarine

1 cup brown sugar

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 9 or 10 inch bundt pan.

-Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6-8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in bottom of prepared pan.  Continue until all biscuits are coated and in the pan.

-In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Pour over the biscuits.

-Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! This bread is meant to be pulled apart bite by bite!

So there you have it, a wonderful treat for an entire group to share.

On a side note, I can't decide if I like the centered posting or the original left justified posting. I need your help! Which is better? What do you like?

Happy Eating!

Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie is one of my favorite meals!  It is just great comfort food.  Taste of Home had this simple recipe for a cheesy biscuit-topped pie and I fell in love.

Ingredients:

 Shopping List:
4 cups chicken, cooked, cubed
10 oz. package frozen broccoli with cheese sauce, thawed
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can potatoes, drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup frozen peas ( i used mixed veggies)
1/4 tsp. pepper

Topping:
1 biscuit mix package
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Water (amount suggested on package)

Directions:
-In a large pan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Transfer to a greased 9x13 in baking dish.
-In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; spoon over the top.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Into the Oven

All Done!

My giant piece!

If you noticed, I used an 8x8 instead of a larger pan.  We would have to feed an army if we made an entire pan, so I just halved the ingredients and used a smaller pan.  I did not halve the ingredients for the topping.  I like lots of biscuit with my pot pie so I just used the regular amount!

Let me know what you think!

Happy Eating!

Oven Roasted Chicken

Have you ever had those pre-cooked, oven roasted chickens from the grocery store? Me neither... But I do hear they are quite tasty!  If you have, you will never purchase another one, because now you can make your own at home for a fraction of the price!

Imagine an entire chicken for about $3.00.  They are usually around $1.00/lb. and can be even cheaper when on sale!  Thanks to the wonderful Taste of Home magazine yet again for this great recipe.

Shopping List:

1 whole chicken, rinsed, packet of yuckies removed, patted dry

3 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried basil

6-8 small red potatoes

4 ribs celery

3 medium carrots

1 medium onion

Directions:

-Chop all veggies into bite sized portions. Set aside (in a 9x13 pan).  I usually use about 1/4 to 1/2 the amount of veggies for just the two of us.

-Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease another 9x13 with cooking spray (I usually use a disposable for easy clean up). Place chicken in prepared pan.

-Whisk olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and basil together. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for the vegetables. Brush remaining olive oil mixture onto chicken. Roast for 30 minutes.

-Toss remaining oil with veggies, spread them into a single layer (best you can) and cover with foil.

-TRICKY PART. Remove chicken from oven. Increase oven temp to 450 degrees. Baste chicken with drippings in bottom of the pan. Place both the chicken and veggies in oven when temperature is reached. ( I usually put them in a bit early because I don't want to wait).

-Roast 20 minutes. Remove foil from veggies, stir, and place back in oven uncovered. Roast 10 more minutes or until chicken is done/no longer pink! Allow to rest 10 minutes before carving.

In short:

-Prep chicken and veggies in separate pans.

-Roast chicken at 375 for 30 minutes.

-Baste chicken, up temperature to 450.

-Roast chicken and veggies for 20 minutes.

-Remove foil from veggies, roast veg and chicken for 10 minutes.

-Let stand for 10 minutes

-Eat

Chicken before roasting

Veggies before cooking

Finished Chicken

My favorite, some white meat! 

Finished Veggies



I know the directions seem a little crazy, but it is a super simple process, I promise!

Happy Eating!

Veggie Pizza

Here is a quick and simple (semi-healthy) snack that is great for parties and get-togethers.  Veggie Pizza is always a hit and you can customize it any way you wish!

Shopping List:

2 tubes Crescent Rolls (or one if you want a 9x13 pizza)

1 container Sour Cream

1 packet ranch dressing mix (hidden valley brand is what I use)

1 package mixed veggies (or whatever you choose, I use broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)

1 package shredded cheese

Directions:

-Unroll crescent dough and seam together on a large greased cookie sheet. You will probably have some dough left over depending on the size pizza you want to make.  We usually save the rest and make rolls to go with dinner!  Bake according to directions on package (usually around 8-13 minutes at 375 degrees) until golden brown. Let cool completely

-Mix sour cream with ranch dressing mix.  I usually use about 3/4 of the package, but make it according to your tastes! Spread on cooled crust.

-Chop veggies into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle generously over crust/ranch mix.  Press down slightly on veggies to make sure they are stuck in the sauce and won't fall off later.

-Finally, sprinkle with shredded cheese.  Chill until serving.

The Crust

Ranch Dressing Mix

Finished Pizza



You can make this pizza your own by changing up the toppings.  Consider using olives, peppers, radishes, cucumbers, etc... to make it one of a kind!

Happy Eating!

Crabcakes!

Yet another recipe from the good ole Taste of Home. I'm going to start out by saying that I did not like these crabcakes ( and I'm a seafood junkie!). The husband, however, loved them.  Guess it will be up to you to decide.

And PS... Have you noticed my awesome counter tops yet? The retro aqua is coming back, really... right??? Probably not so much, but it is what I have to work with. If anyone would like to start a fund for 'Get the Rusks a new Kitchen' I would gladly accept. :)

Crabcake Ingredients

 Sauce Ingredients (this part was tasty)

Shopping List:
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp. grated onion
1/2 tsp. minced parsley
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 tsp. seafood seasoning
1/8 tsp. ground mustard
Dash pepper
1 can lump crab meat, drained and flaked ( I actually used two)
1 Tbsp. oil

Sauce:
2 Tbsp. mayo
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire

Directions:
-In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; fold in the crab. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, mix sauce ingredients together.
-In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop crab mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into the pan; cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sauce.

Crab Mix

Cookin the cakes!

 

The sauce.

Like I said, I wasn't really a fan of this one.  I think maybe it was the texture for me? Feel free to use this recipe as a base for your own and let me know how it comes out!

Happy Eating!

Brownies

Recipe for Butterscotch Brownies on the cooking page.  Take a look!

Also in honor of the Derby, I thought I would share the recipe I used last year for Bourbon Balls at my sis-in-law's bridal shower.  They were a hit!  Check them out at the link below (because I'm too lazy to type anymore) :)

Bourbon Balls for the Derby!

Butterscotch Brownies

My Dad loves, loves, loves Butterscotch Brownies.  They are his favorite.  I made a pan last week.  I'm sad to report that there were none leftover to save for him.

This is a super simple recipe and I almost always have all of the ingredients already on hand to make them!  Sorry to say that I again forgot the ingredient photo, but it is all basic stuff anyway so no biggie, right?

Shopping List:

1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:

-According to my mom's recipe: Mix everything together and bake at 350.  For those of you who like more details, please keep reading.

-Cream butter and sugar until well mixed.  Add egg and vanilla, mix well. 

-Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to sugar mixture until well blended. ( I usually skip the first part and put each in individually).

-Pour into a greased 8x8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  You can also double the recipe (OF COURSE) and use a 9x13 and bake for 25-30 minutes.

THE PAN OF BROWNIES

 Yummy!



Usually these brownies come out ooey and gooey and I feel like I did something wrong but they still taste fantastic.  This time however, they came out just right (dense and chewy).  Don't ask how or what or who or why... but they did.  I'm sure you will like them either way they come out for you!

Happy Eating!

But Easter's Over!?!?!

The title today is a quote from a great movie classic.  Anyone care to take a guess? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller... Bueller...

So I guess late is better than never and I didn't want to wait until next year to post these adorable Easter treats that would be perfect to make for a party/get together and the kids can help!

I also forgot to take an ingredient photo (you may notice in posts to come that it has been slipping my mind lately), but here is the shopping list.

Shopping List:

1 bag pretzel sticks (check out Kroger brand, always $1.00)

1 package white chocolate bark (found in the baking section)

1 package M&Ms/egg candies/jelly beans/etc...

PEEEEEEPS!!!

Directions:

-Melt chocolate according to directions in microwave or double boiler.  Usually I put about half the package in a bowl and microwave for 30 second intervals at HALF POWER, stirring in between until the chocolate is melted.  This can be tricky, because if the chocolate gets too hot or is heated too fast, it will glob up and be unusable!

-Dip pretzels in chocolate and arrange on waxed paper or foil in a 'nest'.  I used about 6-8 pretzels in each nest and just stacked them on top of each other. You can choose to dip pretzels one at a time or just throw a handful in and fish them out as needed like I did!

-Once the nests are dried/set (pop them in the fridge if you want to speed up the process a bit), dip the bottom of each peep in a bit of chocolate and place one on each nest. Then do the same with a few of your chosen candies to act as eggs.  Let them set and you are ready to go!

The chocolate pretzel nests!

 The peeps on top

 Finished Birds!



I think this entire process only took about half an hour or so and who doesn't love chocolate, pretzels, and peeps!  I do believe they have Peeps Brand marshmallow candies for every holiday now, so be creative and try and come up with some for Halloween and Christmas!

Happy Eating!

Philly Cooking Creme

I recently got a coupon for the new Philadelphia brand Cooking Creme.  This is a flavored cream that you can use in a variety of dished (Philly has some awesome recipes on their website for them).  The recipe I chose from the website was the Southwest Pasta Skillet.  It was pretty good so I wanted to share it with you!

Ingredients

 Shopping List:
1 lb. chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 medium onion, chopped (I used onion instead of the green pepper it called for)
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (not in original recipe but who doesn't love them?)
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups hot cooked Rotini pasta
1 container Philadelphia Santa Fe Cooking Creme
1 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:
-Cook and stir chicken and onion in a large nonstick skillet on medium high heat until chicken is done and onion is soft.  Add corn, beans, tomatoes, and creme.  Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
-Add pasta and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
-Top with remaining cheese. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until cheese is melted.

The Veggie/Chicken Mix

The finished pasta!



As you can tell, I took a few liberties with the recipe ( onion instead of pepper and black beans!).  Feel free to do the same when you create your dish!

Happy Eating!

BBQ Pulled Pork

Is anyone out there a 'crock pot checker' like I am? Do you feel the intense need to open the lid on a crock pot when you have something cooking? Well, if you are... STOP!!!!!

I finally figured out why my roasts n such haven't been cooking as quickly as the recipes say they should. I recently read (can't remember where) that each time you open the lid to the crock pot/slow cooker, it increases the cook time by 20-30 minutes!  I guess the steam creates a seal and allows the food to cook more quickly and evenly.

I won't waste anymore time. On to the recipe! BBQ Pulled Pork!  Yummy!

The Ingredients

Shopping List:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup Worcestershire
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. ground mustard (i used Dijon instead)
1 Tbsp. paprika (i used chili powder)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. liquid smoke (didn't have any so left it out)
dash red pepper flakes
Pinch salt and pepper
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
3 lbs. pork shoulder, trimmed of fat. (any pork roast should do)

Directions:
-Combine all ingredients except for onion and meat in crock pot.  Whisk all ingredients until well blended.
-Place pork and onions into mixture, coating both sides of meat.
-Cook for 8-10 hours on low slow cooker setting.
-After meat is cooked, remove from slow cooker and break apart with a fork.
-Place meat back into warm sauce to reheat until serving.

All in the pot!

Finished Meat, Pre-Shredding

 

A Perfect Sandwich



As you can tell above, I made some changes based on what I already had on hand. This recipe was super and made more than plenty for a few meals plus some more to freeze!

I think I'm falling in love with my crock pot!  I made a pot roast in it last night (recipe to come) and it was glorious!

Happy Eating!

Meat Loaf

I was never really a fan of meatloaf growing up.  I did, however, find a recipe recently that the husband loves (and I do too)!

Ingredients for the Loaf

Ingredients for the Sauce

 Shopping List:
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 can tomato soup
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. dried mustard
2 tsp. Worcestershire
Salt and Pepper to taste

SAUCE:
1/2 can tomato soup
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire

Directions:
-Mix the meat ingredients together and form into loaf in a foil lined roaster (if you want to save on clean-up time).
-Combine remaining ingredients and spread a layer over the loaf. (I usually have extra leftover).
-Bake meatloaf at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Meat Loaf going into the oven:

A finished slice!

As always feel free to add your own flavors and ideas. This was adapted from my mothers recipe and added a few touches based on multiple recipes I've found in different books and online.

Happy Eating

Pasta Pasta

I love making pasta salad. It goes great with sandwiches and is super easy to whip up for a party or BBQ. I promise you will love this one and you can even add in your own touches.

Shopping List:
1 box Pasta ( I usually use the little twisty kind, but used penne in this)
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 package imitation crab meat, chopped
Shredded Cheese
Bacon Bits
1 cup mayonnaise (go a little lighter here for a less tangy salad)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Italian dressing

Directions:
-Cook pasta to al dente according to directions on box. Drain, and rinse with cold water.  Store in fridge until ready. Add all toppings to the pasta and combine.
-In a small bowl. combine the mayo, sour cream, and Italian dressing.
-Pour dressing over salad and mix well.  (Start with about half of dressing and add more as needed. )
-Store in fridge until ready to serve.

The pasta and toppings

The dressing mix

Finished Pasta



We eat most of the same things in our house so it is all good to mix everything together ahead of time.  If you have some picky eaters, just mix the sauce with the pasta only and set up a 'create your own salad' bar so everyone can add exactly what they want.  In the past, we have also used olives, peppers, shrimp, etc.. so let your imagination run wild.

Happy Eating

Saucy

 We recently made some pork ribs at the house, but wanted something different than the standard BBQ sauce.  We found an amazing recipe for a honey mustard sauce/marinade and fell in love.

The Ingredients:

Shopping List:

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 small onion, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups honey

1 cup Dijon mustard

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp. red pepper flakes

1 tsp. Cajun seasoning

1/2 tsp. salt

Pepper to taste

Directions:

In a pan, saute the onion in oil until caramelized (about 5-10 minutes). Stir in garlic, honey, mustard, and vinegar. Season with crushed red pepper flakes,  Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Cool.

Boiling and Bubbling



Like i said, we used this in place of BBQ on ribs, but you could also use it as a marinade for almost any meat. We also halved this recipe and still had plenty left over. It's all up to you.

Happy Eating

It's Nuts

The hubs and I got a wok as a gift when we got married. I finally used it for the right purpose! It created a very tasty an easy stir fry dinner.

The Ingredients

Shopping List:
1 lb. chicken, chopped
1 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. frozen stir fry veggies
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 tsp. corn starch
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
5 drops hot sauce
3 cups chopped cabbage
Chopped Peanuts
Hot cooked rice

Directions:
-In a large skillet or wok, stir fry chicken in oil for 2 minutes. Add vegetables, cook 4 minutes longer. Add garlic; stir fry until chicken is no longer pink and veggies are crisp tender.
-In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, and ginger. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, and hot sauce until well blended. Pour over chicken mixture.
-Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add cabbage, cook 2 minutes longer or until crisp tender. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve with rice.

The WOK

The completed dish (minus the peanuts)

This meal was glorious. Just like the Chinese restaurant, but WAY healthier I'm sure. Let me know if you give this a try.

Super Simple

One of my favorite simple meals growing up was Goulash. It has now become one of my husband's favorites as well. And when I say simple, I mean simple. Also, sorry for the crazy layout, the blog program seemed to be on the fritz, and I didn't feel like messing with it today.

The Ingredients:

Shopping List: 1 box elbow macaroni 1 lb. ground beef 1 can tomato soup 1 can corn, drained 1 tsp. sugar Salt to taste

Directions: -Cook pasta according to directions on box (we usually use 1/2 - 3/4 of the box and always have way too much left over for the two of us). Drain. -Meanwhile, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease if needed. -In a large pan (your pasta pan will work well for this) combine all of the ingredients (beef, pasta, corn, soup, sugar, salt). Stir and heat over medium until well combined and piping hot. -Enjoy!

The Goulash

There aren't really mess ups with this dish because I've made it so many times. I guess you could add other things to it if you wanted, but it seems to work perfectly the way it is. Straight, simple, and to the point.

Happy Eating

Who said lasagna was hard to make?

My mom rarely made real lasagna when I was younger. Most of the time is was small pasta noodles and all the fixin's mixed together into a casserole type dish. It was and is still one of my favorites, but I never understood why we didn't get the original layered stuff. I was always told it was difficult and a hassle.

Well, sorry mom. I wanted some traditional lasagna, so I set out to do it.

The Ingredients:

Shopping List:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey (or beef, but we love ground turkey)
1 28 oz. jar tomato sauce (we got vodka sauce, which is a little creamier)
1 package lasagna noodles
1 container cottage cheese
1 container Ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups Mozzarella cheese

Directions:
-Saute onion in oil until transparent. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Add tomato sauce and simmer 5-10 minutes.
-Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to directions. We like to under cook them just a bit so they soak up some of the tomato sauce while baking. Maybe about 3/4 of the time the box calls for.
-In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, basil, and Parmesan. Set aside.
-Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan. Top with a layer of noodles. Then spread a think layer of cheese mixture on top of the noodles. Lastly, sprinkle a bit of mozzarella cheese. Follow this process of layering until you run out of ingredients. (Usually 3-5 layers). Reserve the bulk of the mozzarella cheese for later.
-Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cover top of lasagna with a decent layer of remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered for another 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.

The Lasagna

A Giant Slice

As you can see, it came out wonderfully. The pictures don't really do it justice. The best part is that it seems to reheat the next day just as well.

Happy Eating