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Feta Cheese & Tomato Pasta

Baked Feta Cheese & Tomato Pasta is creamy and delicious. The tomatoes add fresh essence and light acidity to balance out the smooth feta cheese. This recipe is beginner friendly and is perfect on any occasion. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add cheery tomatoes, olive oil, garlic to a baking dish (13″ x 9″). Season with salt on black pepper on top, then mix everything together.

Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.

Drizzle more olive oil on top of the cheese.

Bake for 35 minutes. Meanwhile: cook pasta of your choice. Follow the instructions on the package for pasta cook time (al dente). 

Remove baking dish from the oven. Use a wooden spoon or fork: mash and mix everything together. 

Add cooked pasta noodles

Mix everything together.

Add fresh basil and mix.

Season with black pepper & red pepper flakes to taste. Serve with garlic bread! Enjoy!

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Baked Feta Cheese and Tomato Pasta

Baked Feta Cheese & Tomato Pasta is simple and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz block feta cheese
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes about 4 cups
  • ½ cup extra light virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Add cheery tomatoes, olive oil, garlic to a baking dish (13" x 9"). Season with salt on black pepper on top, then mix everything together. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish. Drizzle more olive oil on top of the cheese. Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile: cook pasta of your choice. Follow the instructions on the package for pasta cook time (al dente). 
  • Remove baking dish from the oven. Use a wooden spoon or fork: mash and mix everything together.
  • Add cooked pasta noodles and mix everything together. Add fresh basil and mix. Season with black pepper & red pepper flakes to taste.

Serve with garlic bread! Enjoy!

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    Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

    Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are perfect snack or appetizers because they are cheesy little delights everyone will enjoy. Simple and easy this slice, stack and go recipe is perfect on any occasion.  Full of pepperoni and marinara flavors, cheesy textures and toasted sweet sliders at a budget price, this is perfect normal meal planning. This is a beginner friendly recipe that I recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

    Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have one of these buttery rich and delicious pizza flavored delights today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications. Enjoy these with you favorite cold beverage while they are nice and hot and turn simple ingredients into an eatfoodlicious experience. Thanks for visiting and see you again soon.

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    In a bowl: whisk melted butter, garlic, parsley until well mixed.

    Spread ½ cup of the pizza sauce over the bottom halves of the sliders.

    Sprinkle ¾ cup mozzarella cheese next.

    Then layer with pepperoni.

    Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella for the next layer. Then add grated Parmesan cheese to your liking. Finally drizzle the rest of the pizza sauce over the cheese layers. Sprinkle oregano on top.

    Then, top with the upper halves of the sliders. Then brush or spread the butter mixture over the top of the rolls.

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

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    Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

    Cheesy and delicious Pepperoni Pizza Sliders that everyone will enjoy.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 Hawaiian rolls
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
    • 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce divided
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 6 oz pepperoni slices
    • ½ tsp dried oregano

    Butter Topping

    • 2 tbsp melted butter
    • 1 tsp dried parsley
    • ½ tsp garlic powder

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Don’t pull the rolls apart. Cut them in half horizontally. Place the top halves aside and bottom halves in the baking pan (coat the bottom of the pan with cooking spray).
    • Spread ½ cup of the pizza sauce over the bottom halves of the sliders. Sprinkle ¾ cup mozzarella cheese next. Then layer with pepperoni. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella for the next layer. Then add grated Parmesan cheese and oregano. Finally drizzle the rest of the pizza sauce over the cheese layers. Then, top with the upper halves of the sliders.
    • In a bowl: whisk melted butter, garlic, parsley until well mixed. Then brush or spread the butter mixture over the top of the rolls
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

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      Instant Pot Spaghetti

      Instant Pot spaghetti features a homemade meat sauce that is gently infused throughout the deliciously tender noodles to create a melody of flavors and aromas reminiscent of your favorite local Italian restaurant. The flavor profile is a blend of notes that come from onions, garlic and herbs that finish with a cleansing savoriness that leaves you ready for the next bite. This is a budget friendly meal that is wholesome and comforting and I love to clean the sauce off my plate with a nice piece of torn warm French bread and then wash it down softly with a nice cab. Serve this easy to prepare meal with your favorite garlic bread, rolls or my personal go to French bread, and you will have leftovers for a quick and easy reheat and go lunch the next day. This recipe is also perfect for the young cooks in our house that are on their way to learning how to make good food that is simple to prepare. My boys have added this to their personal menu. It is satisfying to know they can now eat a good home cooked meal wherever life travels take them.

      A plate of tangled up spaghetti noodles are fun to load on to your fork using the universal ‘twist’ technique to make a bite size that is perfect for your personal preference. Experience the personal satisfaction that comes from making your own sauce by watching the video and following the instructions below. Please like and share this or any of my recipes you enjoy from the growing catalogue of menu selections. Leave a comment and share your favorite way to enjoy a one pot spaghetti. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on the latest eatfoodlicious publications of lab tested affordable meals, complete with easy to follow tutorials, informative printable recipes and lovely presentation examples. For me, I always work to remember, each meal is an opportunity to awaken the senses and experience life at every bite. That slice of life in those moments are what I love to share with my family and is the foundation of the eatfoodlicious modo “life is too short not to eat delicious food at every opportunity.”

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      Set the sauté to high. Add ground meat and cook until no longer pink.

      Add onions, garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Deglaze the bottom of the pot with the grease. Drain meat and set a side.

      Add water, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper and red pepper flakes to the pot. Mix well. Add pot sized spaghetti noodles or break the regular sized spaghetti noodles in half. Place the noodles in the pot in a ‘crisscross’ pattern (this will help prevent the noodles from sticking together). 

      Top with marinara sauce and the cooked meat in that order (do not stir). 

      Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, with a 5 minutes natural release (exercise caution when releasing pressure from the cooker).

      Use silicone tongs to stir and mix the noodles well (this will help to loosen the noodles). Season with salt & pepper to taste. Optional: wait for 5 minutes before serving.

      Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

      Enjoy!

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      Instant Pot Spaghetti

      Quick and easy delicious homemade Spaghetti that any one can make and everyone will enjoy.
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      Prep Time 5 minutes
      Cook Time 10 minutes
      Total Time 15 minutes
      Course Main Course
      Cuisine Italian
      Servings 6
      Calories

      Equipment

      • Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot

      Ingredients
        

      • 1 lb pot size spaghetti noodles
      • 1 lb ground chuck or beef
      • 32 oz (jar) marinara sauce
      • 4 cups water
      • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
      • ½ tsp salt
      • ½ tsp black pepper
      • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
      • 1 medium size onion chopped
      • 3 garlic cloves minced

      Instructions
       

      • Set the sauté to high. Add ground meat and cook until no longer pink. Add onions, garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Deglaze the bottom of the pot with the grease. Drain meat and set a side.
      • Add water, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper and red pepper flakes to the pot. Mix well.
      • Add pot sized spaghetti noodles or break the regular sized spaghetti noodles in half. Place the noodles in the pot in a 'crisscross' pattern (this will help prevent the noodles from sticking together). Top with marinara sauce and the cooked meat in that order (do not stir). 
      • Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, with a 5 minutes natural release (exercise caution when releasing pressure from the cooker). Follow the manufacture instructions for releasing the pressure. Remove the lid.
      • Use silicone tongs to stir and mix the noodles well (this will help to loosen the noodles). Season with salt & pepper to taste. Optional: wait for 5 minutes before serving.

      Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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        Instant Pot Spicy Beef Bell Pepper Pasta Soup

        Spicy Beef Bell Pepper Pasta Soup is a comforting and delicious dish that will burn just enough. The warm broth infused sauce is so smooth and elegant that it could go with a multitude of pastas and meats but it is perfect in this easy to follow Instant Pot recipe. The Bell Peppers add texture, flavor and natural juices to an already delicious sauce base. I love to dip fresh tears of French bread in the sauce as I enjoy the warm pleasing textures of the tender pasta. I highly recommend you consider adding this dish to your repertoire.

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        Set the pot to sauté high. First drizzle the bottom with oil then throw in the ground meat and cook until it is no longer pink. Once the meat is ready, deglaze the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon and the grease. Optional: drain the grease. 

        Add salt, pepper, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Mix well. 

        Add bell peppers and mix.

        Add pasta.

        Mix everything together.

        Layer the top with the tomato sauce. DO NOT STIR.

        Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, followed by a 5 minutes natural release. Follow the manufacture instructions for releasing the pressure. Remove the lid.

        Mix everything together. Pour in heavy whipping cream then mix. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

        Garnish with cheese and sour cream.

        Enjoy!

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        Instant Pot Spicy Beef Bell Pepper Pasta Soup

        A very filling Pasta soup that is full of delicious bell pepper and tasty spicy beef.
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        Prep Time 10 minutes
        Cook Time 10 minutes
        Total Time 20 minutes
        Course Main Course, Soup
        Cuisine American, Italian
        Servings 4
        Calories

        Equipment

        • Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot

        Ingredients
          

        • 1 lb ground chuck or beef
        • ½ lb uncooked pasta any type
        • 2 cups unsalted or low-sodium beef broth
        • ½ cup tomato sauce
        • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
        • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
        • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
        • 1 tbsp tomato paste
        • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
        • 1 tsp salt
        • 1 tsp black pepper
        • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
        • 1 medium onion chopped
        • 2 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or green) deseed & chopped
        • 3 garlic cloves minced

        Instructions
         

        • Set the pot to sauté high. First drizzle the bottom with oil then throw in the ground meat and cook until it is no longer pink. Once the meat is ready, deglaze the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon and the grease. Optional: drain the grease. 
        • Add salt, pepper, onion, garlic, bell peppers, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Mix well. 
        • Add uncooked pasta and beef broth then mix (make sure to submerge the pasta in the broth). Layer the top with the tomato sauce. DO NOT STIR.
        • Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, followed by a 5 minutes natural release. Follow the manufacture instructions for releasing the pressure. Remove the lid.
        • Mix everything together. Pour in heavy whipping cream then mix. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

        Enjoy!

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          Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta

          Delightful warm chewy pasta with mouthwatering creamy tomato sauce featuring the natural green taste of fresh spinach. This affordable and easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion.  Full of flavor, textures and at a budget price, this is perfect normal meal planning. Quick and tasty this recipe will fill the hunger without breaking the bank. I do enjoy mine with warm French bread but that is not uncommon in my house. We enjoyed this fresh creamy dish and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

          Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have fresh warm succulent pasta on your table today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications. Serve immediately and enjoy warm, but my husband does enjoy this for a quick lunch during a busy workday. Thanks for visiting and see you again soon.

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