Shelley's Cheese and Pasta in a Pot

This recipe is from my former roommate Shelley. It is fabulous...I've changed it a bit and done it my way, but this is the official recipe, mmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!


4 ounces large shell pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 onion- chopped
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
7 ounces canned stewed tomatoes
7 ounces canned spaghetti sauce
1 cup sour cream
1/4 pound cheddar cheese
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta. Rinse with cold water. Set aside. Brown beef. Drain and put in large saucepan. Add onions, garlic, tomatoes & spaghetti sauce. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir while boiling. Remove from heat. Use 5 liter casserole dish.

Construction:
1) pour 1/2 pasta in casserole dish
2) pour over 1/2 meat sauce
3) spread with 1/2 sour cream
4) slice cheese & put on top
5) cover with rest of pasta
6) spoon over rest of meat sauce
7) spread with rest of sour cream
8) cover with rest of cheddar cheese slices
9) top with thin slices of mozzarella

Cover. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Remove cover. Continue baking until cheese is melted.
Allow more baking time if chilled & held.

White Chicken Chili

My sister got this recipe from a friend. It is super easy and tasty! It is a nice change, too. Also, when I made it, I substituted half-and-half for cream.

1 lb boneless, skinnless chicken breast
1 medium onion, chopped
1 T oil
1 tsp garlic
2-15 oz cans great northern (white) beans, rinsed
1-14.5 oz can chicken broth
1-4 oz can green chilies
1 t cumin
1 t dried oregano (flakes)
1/4 t pepper
1/4 t cayenne
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream

Cube chicken and saute in oil with onion and garlic. Add beans, broth, chilies, and spices. Bring to boil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Just before serving, add the sour cream and cream.

Cola Chops

I found a recipe for pork chops that seemed pretty easy, so I modified it. It actually turned out pretty yummy.

Mix the following ingredients together:
1 small can (10 or 10.5 oz--not sure what the actual size is) tomato soup
6 oz cola (I used diet, but I'm sure any would work, even caffeine free)
1 TBSP lime juice
2 TBSP brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic
salt & pepper to taste

Dip 6-8 pork chops in flour mixture (salt, pepper, whatever seasonings you use) and fry in 2 TBSP oil (I used olive oil) until both sides of meat are browned. Place in a baking dish. Pour wet mixture over pork chops. Bake for 30-45 minutes @ 375 or until meat is no longer pink.