3/4 lb ground beef
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices*
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (28 oz) jar pasta sauce
Meatballs:
Combine first five ingredients; mix well. Form meat mixture into 1 1/2 in balls. Saute in skillet until cooked through.
Casserole:
Arrange bread slices in a single
layer in an ungreased baking pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, italian seasoning, and 1/4 tsp pepper; spread over bread slices.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; set aside. Mix together meatballs and
spaghetti sauce; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining
cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4.
* You probably won't need the entire loaf. I had a few slices left over but I just used them for garlic bread.
Do you Menu?
Menu Planning may sound like a lot of work, but it's actually one of the laziest things I've ever done. Since I started planning our meals for the week (and eventually the month) I've noticed some improvements in the way we eat and in the way I shop. Knowing what's for dinner not only saves time, it saves money and helps us eat healthier as well.
By planning out the week's meals I can make a more effective list for the grocery store and purchase only those items that we will need for the week. I make fewer impulse and duplicate purchases, and have practically eliminated the mid-week run to the grocery store—not to mention those impromptu take-out nights.
And if you display your menu where the family will see it, you'll never hear the words, "Mom, what's for dinner?" again!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment