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Beef Italian Pasta

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe is a delightful Italian dish, full of flavor with a delicious meat sauce. This penne pasta dish is a perfect, budget friendly, week night meal that the family will love! Bon Appetit!

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Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium, reduced fat, beef broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzerella cheese reduced fat
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions
  2. Meanwhile in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  6. Add spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach has turned dark green.
  7. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, canned, dinner, grain, italian, main dish, pasta, protein, recipe, recipes

Lemon Butter Fish

April 9, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

You are in for a special treat! We found the FIRST Dinner Tonight video and thought it was appropriate for today’s “Throwback Thursday.” Dana Tarter was a Family and Consumer Sciences AgriLife Extension agent in Tarrant County when she was the first star of Dinner Tonight. The program has grown tremendously since this video and we are excited for what is to come. Don’t forget to try Lemon Butter Fish for dinner tonight. Enjoy! [Read more…] about Lemon Butter Fish

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, butter, dinner, fish, lemon, main dish, protein, recipe, recipes, Seafood, spring, tilapia

Chicken and Spinach Lasagna

February 14, 2014 by Dinner Tonight

This is a fun twist on an Italian classic, our Chicken and Spinach Lasagna is a healthy and light way to satisfy your craving for lasagna.

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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese low sodium
  • 1/3 cup onion chopped
  • 8 oz sour cream fat free
  • 1 cup 1% Milk
  • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 2 10.75 oz cans cream of chicken soup reduced sodium
  • 16 oz whole wheat pasta noodles parboiled
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese fat free
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit; spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Poach chicken breasts in water until done. Drain and cut into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add parmesan cheese, onion, sour cream, milk, spinach, pepper and cream of chicken soup to the chicken and mix well.
  4. Place 3 parboiled noodles in bottom of the pan. Spoon 1/3 of the chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
  5. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: casserole, Chicken, lasagna, leftovers, main dish, protein, spinach

Buffalo Chicken Salad

February 14, 2014 by Dinner Tonight

Try this healthy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Salad for Dinner (or lunch) Tonight! Your family will be sure to love this healthy recipe!

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Louisiana style hot sauce
  • 1 bunch romaine lettuce chopped
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil over medium high heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Drain, and stir in hot sauce and pepper.
  3. Divide romaine among 4 plates. Top with chicken, celery and carrots. Serve with dressing.
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Pizza Salad

October 24, 2011 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a healthier way to eat your pizza? Try this easy to through together pizza salad that adults and kids will both love.


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Ingredients
  • 1 8 ounce can unsalted tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head romaine lettuce washed and torn into bite size pieces
  • 3/4 cup shredded or grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes washed
  • 2 ounces pepperoni slices, reduced fat cut in halves
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  1. Combine tomato sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano and garlic powder in a container with tight fitting lid.
  2. Cover and shake dressing until well-blended.
  3. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with cheese, tomatoes, and pepperoni.
  4. Serve with dressing and optional pizza toppings of choice.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: kid friendly, main dish, pepperoni, pizza, Salad, salads, side dish, Turkey, vegetables

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