Nomday: Ravioli with Hot Ground Sausage

Finally recovered after Phoenix Comic Con, new rehearsals, and a signing for Blackstrap’s Ecstasy at Todd’s Books in Payson, Arizona and I am finally back to cooking. Not that into it though, so here is something simple but tasty!

Ravioli with Italian Sausage

Approximate Cost: $20.00

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

2 bags frozen ravioli (we used portabella mushroom filled)

1 lbs hot ground sausage

1 lbs regular ground sausage

16 oz can pasta sauce

10 oz can crushed tomatoes

3 cloves garlic (crushed)

Add ravioli, pasta sauce, tomatoes and garlic to crockpot. Brown sausage in large skillet and add to crockpot.

It's Mmmmmday Again! Mac & Cheese and Ravioli

It is Mmmmmday again! I am super low budget this week, but with three different recipes. All three are noodle-y goodness, so advance apologies to the low/no carb. fans out there.

Mac & Cheese LVL I

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 45 min

One 16oz box Shells

1 can cheese soup

1 can heavy cream

Small block of cheddar cheese (shredded)

3 garlic cloves (crushed)

1 tsp dry mustard

Black pepper to taste

Boil noodles until chewy, strain and set aside. Combine all other ingredients in crockpot and stir until smooth. Stir in noodles. Cook on low for 45 minutes or until cheese is melted and creamy.

Mac & Cheese LVL II

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 45 minutes

3 medium broccoli flowers (cut)

3 small cans of tuna (drained)

16 oz box elbow macaroni

12 oz shredded cheddar cheese

12 oz shredded mozzarella

6 oz sliced provolone

Parmesan cheese to taste

½ cup 2% milk

½ stick butter

4 cloves garlic

1 tsp dry mustard

Salt & pepper to taste

Boil noodles until chewy, strain and set aside. Melt butter. Combine all ingredients in crockpot and cook for 45 minutes or until broccoli is soft and cheese is creamy.

Ravioli with Italian Sausage

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

1 bag frozen ravioli

1 lbs hot ground sausage

16 oz can pasta sauce

3 cloves garlic (crushed)

Boil ravioli, strain and set aside. Brown sausage in large skillet. Add sauce and crushed garlic to skillet, finish cooking meat in sauce. Add ravioli to meat sauce.