Chicken Meatball Spinach Manicotti covered with Parmesan Cream

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 51:1-4

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

    [1] Have mercy on me, O God,

        according to your steadfast love;

    according to your abundant mercy

        blot out my transgressions. 

    [2] Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

        and cleanse me from my sin!

    [3] For I know my transgressions,

        and my sin is ever before me. 

    [4] Against you, you only, have I sinned

        and done what is evil in your sight,

    so that you may be justified in your words

        and blameless in your judgment.

1 pkg manicotti shells

Boiled 4 minutes in salty water, drained and set on parchment to cool

Reserve 1/4 c pasta water

Meat sauce

3 T butter

1 Leek, sliced  

2 T roasted Garlic 

1/2 t sugar

1/2 t Calabrian peppers, mashed

1/4 c fennel bulb, diced

Salt and pepper

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1 T fresh lemon juice

10 chicken Meatballs 

Sauté all veggies, all seasonings and peppers in butter

Add Meatballs, mashing into bits and cook until done

Add ricotta 

Turn off heat and stir until ricotta is melted

15 oz full fat ricotta 

2 c mozzarella 

Parmesan Cream

2 T butter

1 c heavy cream

1 c Parmesan  

1/8 c mascarpone 

1/4 c pasta water

1/2 t cracked black pepper 

Simmer until thickened 

Set aside

Using kitchen shears, cut down one side of manicotti 

Stuff with 2-3 T of meat sauce

Place open side down on a non stick sprayed 13x9 pan

It will take 2 pans

Using a ladle, spoon Parmesan Cream over each manicotti

Cover each manicotti with 

Shredded Mozzarella 

 

Bake preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes 

Serve and enjoy

Calabrian Hot Chili Chicken Pasta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ephesians 2:20-22

[20] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, [21] in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. [22] In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

 

 

2 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded

2 t clarified butter

1 /4 c sliced Onion

2 T roasted Garlic

1/2 t Cajun seasoning 

Salt to taste

1/4 c Bell peppers 

1 t chicken base seasoning 

Pinch of red pepper flakes 

1/2 t mashed Calabrian peppers 

1 c spreadable Cream cheese 

1-1/2 c Milk

1/2 c pasta water

4 oz Angel Hair Pasta reserve 1/2 c pasta water, set aside

 

Saute veggies and seasonings in clarified butter. Add chicken.

Add cream cheese and melt.

Add milk and pasta water.

Saute then add pasta.

 

 

Green Goddess Chicken and Pasta

 

 

 

Psalm 35:27-28

    [27] Let those who delight in my righteousness

        shout for joy and be glad

        and say evermore,

    “Great is the LORD,

        who delights in the welfare of his servant!” 

    [28] Then my tongue shall tell of your righteousness

        and of your praise all the day long.

An ej original recipe!

3 T Clarified butter

1 c Onions, sliced thin 

1 c Mushrooms, chopped 

2 T Roasted garlic

1/2 t sugar

3 T Green Goddess dry seasoning 

Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté veggies and seasonings

Add sauce ingredients 

 

Sauce

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c Heavy cream

1/2 c mascarpone 

1/4 c water

Simmer and let sauce reduce 

Add chicken

Add cooked pasta

Add toppings

Fettuccine or Angel Hair, cook and set aside

Topping 

Snipped scallions and fresh parsley 

Sam's club has Green Goddess seasoning or you can make your own

Green Goddess dry seasoning 

Grind these ingredients 

1 t Dried onions

1 t Dried garlic

1/2 t Salt

1/2 t black Pepper

1 t Dried green onion powder 

1 t Dried Spinach powder

1 t Dried lemon powder

1 t Dried parsley

1 t dried chives

1 t dried basil

1 t dried Dill

1/2 t tarragon 

Mix 

Easy Quick Delicious Shrimp Scampi

 

 

 

Psalm 10:4

    [4] In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him;

        all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”

An ej original recipe!!

1 lb Cleaned medium or large Shrimp ( I used frozen)

8 oz Angel Hair or Thin spaghetti noodles cook and set aside

2 T olive oil

2 T butter

1/4 t red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste 

1/2 t Thyme 

1/2 t Parsley

1/2 t Rosemary 

1/2 t Oregano

1 t sugar

1 T Roasted garlic 

1/4 c shallots, diced

1/4 c Leeks, sliced thin 

1/2 c mushrooms, chopped small

Add butter and oil to large skillet 

Heat, add pepper flakes, herbs, salt and pepper, sugar and veggies

Sauté on medium 

Using tongs, add shrimp 

Just cook until shrimp are pink on both sides

Remove to bowl 

1/2 of a lemon juice 

1/2 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 T mascarpone 

1/2 c 3 cheese Italian blend

Add lemon juice, wine, mascarpone and cheese

Reduce for 3-4 minutes 

Add shrimp back

Cut heat off 

Add pasta

Chicken Broccolini Rigatoni in Parmesan and Mozzarella Sauce

Isaiah 30:18

 Will Be Gracious

    [18] Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you,

        and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.

    For the LORD is a God of justice;

        blessed are all those who wait for him.

 

2 c cooked rigatoni cooked al dente and set aside, reserve 1 c pasta water

2 c shredded Rotisserie breast, set aside

2 c broccolini cleaned and part of stems removed, set aside

3 T clarified butter

1/2 c chopped onions

1/4 c chopped Leeks 

2 T roasted garlic

1 t Chicken base seasoning 

1 T rinsed capers

1 t Trader Joe's soffritto 

Stir fry in clarified butter until veggies are tender and add chicken 

Next add the following ingredients 

1 c chicken stock

1 c evaporated milk

1 c warm pasta water with 3 T flour whisked in

Simmer until it starts to thicken

Add drained rigatoni 

Next add the cheese

1 c grated Mozzarella 

1 c grated Parmesan 

Simmer until cheeses melt 

Serve with garlic bread

Tinfoil Chicken and Pasta

 

 

 

Psalm 119:160

    [160] The sum of your word is truth,

        and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.

An ej original recipe!

Double layer of heavy duty tin foil

Sheet pan 

Set aside

2 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded 

2 c left over cooked pasta shells or bow tie 

Sauce

1/4 c spreadable cream cheese

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c chicken stock

1/2 stick melted butter

2 T roasted mashed garlic

1 Diced Shallot

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 t sugar

3 T Italian three cheese blend 

Pinch salt and pepper 

Mix well

Add chicken and pasta to foil

Pour sauce over chicken and pasta

Seal 

Bake 350 in air Fryer for 20-25 minutes 

Boars Head Pepperoni Pasta Salad in a Jar

Psalm 119:81

Kaph

    [81] My soul longs for your salvation;

        I hope in your word.

An ej original recipe!!

Makes 4 qt size wide mouth jars

1/2 box of bow tie Pasta, salted, cooked al dente(9 minutes) set aside to cool

Salad dressing of your choice

I make my own (recipe per each jar)

1/8 c Olive Garden Italian 

1/2 t capers

1/2 t Caper juice

1/4 t Honey

1 t Mayo

1/4 t salt

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

Layers from bottom up

Salad dressing

English cucumber (chopped)

Sweet onion( sliced thin)

Cooked Pasta around 1c per each jar

1/4 c baby Arugula and baby spinach torn

2 T fine grated Parmesan 

1 medium carrot, grated

20 large slices of Boars Head Pepperoni stacked and chopped (divide between 4 jars

Another 1/4 c spinach and Arugula greens 

Shake jar before serving!

Will keep 5 days in fridge 

Green Onion Chicken Meatballs in Mushroom Fresh Fennel Balsamic Gravy

Ecclesiastes 12:7

[7] and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

An ej original recipe!

Desired amount small egg noodles, cook set aside and reserve water

Green Onion Chicken Meatballs

1 lb ground chicken 

1 T mashed roasted garlic

1 t oregano 

1 t onion powder

1 t basil

1 t parsley

1 t Fennel seeds

1 t smoked paprika 

1 t salt

1 t black pepper

1/4 c diced green onions

1/4 t red pepper flakes 

1 t Honey

1 t Olive oil

Mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors held.

Fry in clarified butter oil mixture.

Build gravy, ingredient below.

Gravy

Pan drippings from Meatballs 

2 c Beef stock

1/4 c Rhone red wine ( I love Cotes-du-Rhône from Costco)

1 t white balsamic vinegar 

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1/2 t salt

1/2 t black pepper

1/8 c chopped mushrooms 

1/8 c chopped Fennel 

Pasta water to the desired amount of gravy

Serve over noodles!

Florence Italy Mortadella Meatball Rigatoni

 

 

 

 

Psalm 48:9-10

    [9] We have thought on your steadfast love, O God,

        in the midst of your temple. 

    [10] As your name, O God,

        so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.

    Your right hand is filled with righteousness.

 

 

18-20 Meatballs 

1 lb ground Chicken, beef, turkey, pork ( your choice) I used chicken 

1/3 lb Boars Head mortadella (Italian Bologna) found at Publix, chopped in food processor 

1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, chopped

2 T roasted garlic

2 t olive oil

Sauté until tender and at the end add 1 t salt, 1/2 t black pepper and 1 t dried rosemary and 1 t dried basil

Set aside to cool

To make the Meatballs 

In a large bowl add:

Meats 

Veggies herb blend mix, cooled

1/2 c heavy cream

1/2 c three cheese Italian blend 

1 beaten egg 

Mix just till incorporated.

Shape into your desired size Meatball. 

I did 2 inch size.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking in olive oil. 

Prepare your favorite sauce, red or white. 

I made red sauce.

Sauce 

10 Meatballs cooked in 2 T olive oil, mashed

1/2 t red pepper flakes

Cook until Meatballs are done, around 10 minutes.

Add

1/4 c Cotes-du-Rhône wine (Costco 13.99)

Cook 3 minutes 

Add

1 jar Marinara ( I used Aldi) 

1 can diced tomatoes

1/4 c full fat cottage cheese

To the meat sauce , add wine, cook 3 minutes, add jar of marinara, tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes.

Add cottage cheese.

Let sauce simmer 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

Cheeses 

Cottage cheese (spoon teaspoon on each layer to sparsely cover layer)

Parmesan ( light sprinkle) 

Mozzarella ( light sprinkle)

To assemble, add 1 cup of sauce to 1/3 rigatoni and stir.

Ladle a little meat sauce with the rigatoni in bottom of 13x9 pan.

Lightly cover with all the cheeses, repeat 3x.

Add rest of meat sauce to top.

Finish lightly with all the cheeses

Cook

Bake uncovered preheated 350 degree air Fryer for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.

Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Orzo Salad with Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing

Genesis 6:5

[5] The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

1 c orzo, cooked al dente, according to box directions, drained and  

set aside

Lemon dressing

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1/4 c olive oil

1 t Dijon 

1 t honey 

3 T roasted and mashed garlic

1 t lemon zest

2 T fresh lemon juice 

1 English cucumber, peeled leaving dark green and then diced

1 tomato, diced

1/2 c diced onion

3 T herbs, cilantro, basil, oregano, dill 

1/2 c Castelvetrano olives, halved

1 /2 c Roasted Red Bell peppers

Topping

1 c Parmesan 

Toasted bread crumbs

I served this with chicken nuggets and it was delicious!