Italian Hotdish Recipes

FUNERAL HOTDISH

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, noodles and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the peas (if they're frozen, they'll thaw pretty much immediately when stirred in). Season with salt and pepper. Top with cheese and herbs, if desired.

ITALIAN HOT DISH

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Spray a with cooking spray and cook beef, 1/2 cup mushrooms, onion and green pepper and drain fat.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Place pasta in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Top with meat sauce and remaining mushrooms.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella and 4 teaspoons Parmesan.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.