4 Cheese Baked Penne with Salad Recipe

I enjoy cooking and I love to eat. So ever now and again I come across a recipe that I would love to try. And also this year I decided to at least create something

different, or new...i.e. crafts or cooking, or gardening...

So...

I came across FoodNetwork.com website and spotted this recipe Four Cheese Baked Penne. 

So I thought, HMMM....I like cheese, I like pasta, I can deal with tomato sauce 

( not a fan of tomatoes but love Ketscup go figure!)

So why not give it a try.

Here is what you will need:

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole-wheat penne
• 1 1/2 cups small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (3/4 ounces)
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PREHEAT OVEN 400 Degrees

This was my first time making this, I know I was suppose to follow all steps, but thats not how I roll! 

Side effects to not following step by step...I forgot to add the Parmesan Cheese to my original mixture!

I had to add it on top of the entire Casserole and allowed it to bake on top! 

I used just about all the ingredients listed except for the chili flake, and I did not use low fat anything.

And I use regular pasta Penne not wheat!

First I browned my onions, and garlic with a little olive oil, Sea salt and pepper, and a Season Salt and dash of sugar. Low heat

While that was browning, I mix up the Ricotta, the Cottage Cheese, the Mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan Cheese ( i forgot to use), with Parsley finely chopped. (sat it to the side)

( I really don't know how I forgot the Parmesan Cheese.) 

Then I mixed up my sauces adding the Oregano and dried Rosemary to the sauces on low heat allow all the tomato sauces to blend and marinate the spices.

Now working mothers OUTSIDE the home. 

You may be able to use Prego® Traditional Sauce to cut the time a bit. 

But if this is your first time, make your own sauce;)

 I did this for about 25-30 mins or until its boiling...

 Be careful and not have the "eye" on too high you will get burnt; if that sauce pops up and hits your hand!

((It has happen to me many times.))

Add Penne to Sauce & Cheese Mixture

Mix well.

I used a large glass dish and added more of the cheese mix to the very top

and sparkled some more mozzarella cheese on top WITH the Parmesan Cheese!  (rolls eyes)

BAM!!

Here is my masterpiece!! 

WHAT! (In her best Lil' Jon voice) OKAY!!

5 Star Restaurant MEAL!

I places a little Parsley on the top and made me a nice Salad.

Roman Lettuce

Fresh Spanish Leaves

Mexican Cheese & Tortilla Chips

Honey Mustard Dressing

Sweet Tea on the side!!

I made this meal for lunch but it will go way into supper time and maybe even left overs.

(family of 5) 

Most the ingredients I already had so, I  would estimate the cost was around 15.00-20.00 & if you add meat to your sauce then 6$ more. 

If you decided to make this meal. Blog it and let me know.

Peace

Tomingo

The Majestic....Our Home

This is the foyer/ downstairs bathroom floor...

Downstairs Bathroom

Looking out the master bedroom to the loft area

an empty wall area in the master bed room, I know exactly what I will be placing here!

The Kitchen Flooring. I am so glad we chose the upgrade.

Again Thanks for stopping by!

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Our Home- Powder Room Idea

I so love this color. 

However, my computer does not do it any justice. 

Its a really pretty color, and I am thinking of doing the down stairs powder room/half bath room in this color. With a stencil (motif have not decided on the stencil yet) and a glaze so that its not so "in your face". 

One of my stencil idea is the Fleur-de-lis which means French Lily...

so very cool and popular these days on young, hip clothing lines. 

Source

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Or maybe an Asian Motif

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 I question whether this is an Asian Motif, but I am drawn to this design because of the old worldness it has. ( I know thats not a word.) 

The site has some neat pictures of wall stencil art.

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I like this picture, but it's probably a bit much to attempt since this will be my first time stenciling. 

HMMM...

But this would look great IF done correctly.

Thanks for stopping by

Tomingo

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Our Home Update-The Majestic

This is the Kitchen

This will be a quick update to our home. Well we received some bad news yesterday and that is that the closing will be on the 30th and not the 25th. Yeah, I am upset but its OK our Realtor said that the builder has a lot more work to do. I think they knew the house would not be finished in time. But we all wanted to make sure we beat the deadline for the tax credit and we did!!! 

So here are some updated pictures of my blank canvas. 

As we speak, the cabinets are done and later next week my granite counter tops go in!!!

WHOO HOOO

 kitchen island

The Desk in the kitchen and the kitchen

this is the foyer..can hardly wait to see the Bamboo here!

This is the master-bed room bath room

(side note this was suppose to a vanity and a sink. 

However, 

my hubby thinks that because you can not sit there with that door open. The builder may have adjusted the plans. If I have not mentioned this already, the house we are having built is the 1st time this builder has built this model home. 

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Sunburst Mirrors' AGAIN

Over at Decor Pad

I spotted some nice photos that had a sunburst mirror that I wanted to share with you

Enjoy.

I am digging the vantage style in this home.

I think I will attempt to create that clock sunburst over the bed. I am loving  that!
















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My Style...Our Home

Over the past 3 months, I have been researching and blogging and storing information on my computer, oh my poor computer, on what I think will look nice in our new home. I went as far as to take a test on D.I.Y that will show you different samples of home designs, and once you have completed the test it will then 

 adds every thing up and and as a result of  my style it said my preference is Zen...

GO Figure!

I love the minimalistic design of Zen or Asian Design. 

I also am a fan of old world styles, like Italian Moors,Spanish designs. 

I am not sure how thats going to all  work, but with the vast amount of information I have gathered and whats in my head.

I will come up with something!

So I am sharing with you a few samples that I will either make, create or buy. 

Depending on my mood.

Enjoy

I never thought I would be a fan of Sun Burst but its starting to grow on me.

Sunburst with small mirrors.

I have two end tables that I plan on refurbishing, I plan to paint them black and then find a piece similar to this one below to place in the upstairs hallway.

Pictures and Art work

I enjoy art. And when the mood hits me I will pick up a paint brush or pencil and begin create.

Not only will I incorporate my own art in my home, I plan to use my children's art work as accent pieces.

I love the colors in this piece.

Simplistic, yet Bold!

Lighting. 

Is the one thing people neglect when decorating their home. 

I plan to have a nice selection of lighting in my home.

Of course this is just the tip of the iceberg soo much to do....