Vegetarian Chef Boyardee Recipes

VEGETARIAN 'CHEF BOYARDEE'

Steps:

• Rehydrate TVP, first adding mushroom gravy mix and/or taco seasoning, then oil, then 1 cup hot water.
• In greased medium-size casserole dish layer (in this order from bottom up) cheese (opt.), TVP 'meat', onions, dry noodles, and tomato sauce until out of layering material; top with cheese.
• Fill empty tomato sauce jar with water and pour over other ingredients; carefully wiggle a knife around in it to make sure the water gets to the bottom (but do not stir as the layers contribute to the goodness).
• Bake at 425 F for about one hour (a few minutes less or more never seems to hurt it).
• Serve with grated Parmesan for extra goodness.

CHEF BOYARDEE BEEF RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Place all of the ravioli ingredients into a small sauce pan,except the wonton wrappers, and turn the heat to low.
• Cook the meat for about 10 minutes, or until browned; you much stir this constantly and sometimes vigorously to keep the mixture smooth, no lumps!
• Wet the edges of a wonton wrapper and place 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center; top with another wonton skin and press all of the air out of the ravioli while you are pressing the edges together to make a tight seal.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Place all of the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan except the cheese and bring to a boil.
• Add the ravioli to the boiling water and boil them, stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes.
• Remove the sauce from the heat and add the cheddar cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss the ravioli and sauce together in a large bowl and serve.

"CHEF BOYARDEE STYLE" PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium size saucepan, on low heat to simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. Note: This recipe can be made X4 to make enough for canning, just use a large stock pot if making 12 pints. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours stirring occasionally.
• If doing long term storage:.
• Clean and sterilize canning jars and lids according to the manufactures instructions.
• Fill prepared jars with hot pizza sauce, up to the 1/2" mark on your canning jars, clean rims of jars to remove any residue, seal with prepared lids (finger tight) and place them in a water bath canner with recommended amount of water, usually 1 inch above jar tops, (See owner's manual for instructions).
• Bring to a rapid boil and cover, start timing and process sauce for 35 minutes for pint size jars and 45 minutes for quart size jars.
• Take jars carefully out of canner when completely processed and place the hot jars on a kitchen towel until cooled completely.
• After 24 hours, check seals to make sure all have sealed correctly (none of the lids pop back up when pressed) and then wash and dry jars, label them and store.
• Cook's Notes: This recipe can be stored for up to 5 years in a cool dry place.
• (1 pint jar of sauce will cover 1 large size pizza). . Always check seals on jars and food inside, for any contamination before consuming stored food.
• Makes 1 1/2 quarts or 3 pints = (6 cups), If you do recipe X4, it will yield 12 pints.