2/23/11

iTALIAN mEATBALLS, cONCHIGLIE wITH rED sAUCE, sALAD, aND bLACK cHERRY wINE!

:::MEATBALLS::: (serving size: 4)

INGREDIENTS:

     1 lb Beef

     3/4 c Garlic and Herb Bread Crumbs

     2 tsp Italian Seasonings

     2 tbs Parsley Flakes

     2 tbs Parmesan Cheese

     1 egg, beaten

     3 slices provolone cheese, cut into 4ths

Preheat oven to 350*

In a lg bowl mix beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, parsley, Parmesan, and egg by hand. Pat out flat and divide into 12 equals squares. Square by square roll mixture into balls. Place onto cookie sheet and bake 18-20 min. Place 1/4 of a provolone piece onto of each meatball and bake another 5-7 min, until brown.

Conchiglie With Red Sauce (serving size: 4)

Ingredients:

     26 oz Hunts Cheese Pasta Sauce

     1 lb Package of Conchiglie (med sz shells)

     2 tbs Garlic Powder

     2 tbs Onion Powder

     2 tbs Italian Seasoning

Cook pasta according to package. Add sauce to pan and add spices. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10 min.

::Salad:: (serving size: 4)

Ingredients:

     1 Heart of Romaine

     1 Cucumber

     1 Tomato

     Caesar Dressing to taste

Mix and serve

I used a Black Cherry Wine from Mia Vino in Mansfield, TX.

Here is the finished meal:

Greg Rated: 8

Grocery List:

1. 1lb ground beef
2. garlic and herb bread crumbs
3. Italian seasoning
4. parsley flakes
5. Parmesan
6. 1 egg
7. Hunts pasta sauce
8. 1 lb package conchiglie
9. onion powder
10. garlic powder
11. heart of romaine
12. tomato
13. cucumber
14. Caesar dressing

Estimated Total for meal of 4: $15