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Vegetarian Recipes
- Cheese Ravioli
- Fettuccine Alfredo
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Pasta Primavera
- Three Cheese Manicotti
- Quick Southwestern Style Casserole
Cheese Ravioli
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients:
4 oz. Cheese Ravioli, cooked and drained
3 Tbsp. Milk, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®
1/4 cup Spaghetti or Marinara Sauce
Grated Parmesan Cheese, for garnish
Preparation:
1. Place cheese ravioli and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Top with sauce and garnish with parmesan cheese.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients:
1 cup Fettuccine Alfredo, cooked
2 Tbsp. Milk, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®
1/4 cup Spaghetti or Marinara Sauce
Grated Parmesan Cheese, for garnish
Preparation:
1. Place fettuccine alfredo and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Macaroni and Cheese
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients:
1 cup Macaroni and Cheese, cooked
2 Tbsp. Milk, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®
Paprika, for garnish
Preparation:
1. Place macaroni and cheese and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Sprinkle lightly with paprika, if desired.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Pasta Primavera
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients:
1 cup Pasta Primavera, cooked
3 Tbsp. Milk, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®
Grated Parmesan Cheese, for garnish
Preparation:
1. Place pasta primavera and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Three Cheese Manicotti
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients:
2 small stuffed manicotti, cooked (approx. 9 oz.)
3 Tbsp. Milk, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®
Spaghetti or Marinara Sauce, optional, for garnish
Preparation:
1. Place cheese manicotti and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Garnish with additional marinara sauce, if desired.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Quick Southwestern Style Casserole
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1 cup Corn Meal Mush (prepared according to package directions)
1 cup Refried Beans
1/3 cup Sour Cream
3 Tbsp. Taco Sauce
1/2 Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray an 8x4 inch bread pan with vegetable cooking spray.
2. Pour corm meal mush into pan and spread evenly.
3. Spread refried beans on top of corm meal. Top beans with sour cream.
4. Drizzle with taco sauce and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
6. Cook for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Cut into two squares. Use one square per serving.
8. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.
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