A Quick and Simple Chicken Carbonara Pasta

Ingredients:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 large onion 1/2 sprig fresh cilantro
3 chicken breasts
6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 oz penne pasta

Directions:
1) Simmer the chicken breast in water until it is white, all the way through. (20-30 minutes). Cook the bacon on medium heat. Once the bacon is no longer rubbery, set it aside while the chicken finishes.

2) Slice the chicken / chop the cilantro, onion, and bacon.

3) Pour olive oil into a medium sauce pan. Place garlic, onions, and cilantro in the sauce pan and sauté on medium heat for 4-5 minutes

4) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil (you can use the same water and pot from the chicken). Add about 16 ounces of penne pasta and turn down to medium heat.

5) While the pasta cooks, add heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, bacon, and chicken to the sauce pan. Cook on medium-low heat until the cheese melts into the cream. Stir frequently.

6) Once the pasta is tender, drain the pasta and mix your sauce thoroughly in the pasta pot and serve.

By: Josh Martin

Home Made Meatballs With A Quick Marinara Sauce

 Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered garlic
1 teaspoon powdered onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (Any brand)
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan or Romani cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 8 ounces white mushrooms
1 medium onion
1 13 ounce package of whole-grain spaghetti
1 jar marinara sauce 2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound ground beef

 Directions: 1
) Preheat oven for 350. Place ground beef, egg, parmesan, powdered onion, powder garlic, parsley, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and breadcrumbs in a medium mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand (actually stick your hands in the meat). Once all the ingredients are the same consistency, grease a cookie sheet. Roll the meat mixture into 1 inch diameter balls and place on the cookie sheet. Bake meatballs for 25 to 30 minutes.

2) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

3) While the meatballs bake and the water boils, dice the onion and slice the mushrooms. Place the diced onions, olive oil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and minced garlic into a medium saucepan. Sauté on on medium heat until soft. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender. Add spinach and cover until spinach wilts. Pour stir in the jar of marinara sauce. Turn the stove top down to medium low heat and cover.

4) Once the meatballs are finished add them to your marinara sauce. Turn the stove top back to medium heat and let simmer for 2-4 minutes


5) Scoop meatballs and marinara sauce onto a bed of pasta and serve with bread and salad. By: Josh Martin

Zesty Shrimp Alfredo in 30 Minutes

Ingredients: 12 ounces whole grain penne pasta 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 tsp garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, diced 8 oz mushrooms, diced 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (15-16 ounce) jar of Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 cup fresh spinach 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste Salt and pepper to taste Directions:
1) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2)Meanwhile, melt butter together with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in green pepper, spinach, and mushrooms; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes more.
3) Stir in the shrimp, and cook until firm and pink, then pour in Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, cheese, and cream; bring to a simmer stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir drained pasta into the sauce, and serve with bread and salad.

By: Josh Martin