DUMP-AND-BAKE WAGON WHEEL PASTA CASSEROLE
With just 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, this Dump-and-Bake Wagon Wheel Pasta Casserole is an easy and healthy vegetarian dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish (or two 8-inch square baking dishes) with cooking spray.
- In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl), stir together dry (uncooked) pasta, marinara sauce, water, salt and basil (if using). Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake (covered) for 25 minutes.
- Remove dish from oven, take off cover, and give the pasta a stir. At this point it should be almost done, but still a bit firm ("al dente").
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole. Return the dish to the oven (uncovered) for an additional 5-10 minutes -- or just until the cheese is melted and the pasta is tender.
- Garnish with optional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 964 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g
WAGON TRAIN PASTA
Our three kids just love the fun wagon wheel shapes in this easy recipe. The mildly seasoned sauce is something that even the pickiest eaters enjoy. For variety, try it with Italian sausage instead of ground beef. -Janine Freeman, Blaine, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg, salt, garlic and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; mix gently. , Crumble beef mixture into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-4 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl. Add beef mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Toss until pasta is well coated and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
COVERED WAGON WHEEL PASTA
We've got this dish covered! Wagon wheel pasta is cooked with mixed veggies, wieners and BBQ sauce and then tossed with melty cheese.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir.
- Return to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 12 to 15 min. or until pasta is tender and water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 18 g
WAGON WHEEL PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND PEAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the shallots to the pan and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the snap peas and simmer until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta, cooked pancetta, edamame peas, petite peas, Parmesan, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and mint leaves. Toss until coated, adding the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen the sauce. Transfer to a large bowl and serve.
WAGON WHEELS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in covered pot for pasta.
- Chop whole onion and saute in hot oil in nonstick skillet until onion is soft. Meanwhile, with food processor on, drop garlic through feed tube and mince.
- Combine 1/2 cup of the tap water, as hot as possible, with sun-dried tomatoes, and add to food processor. Process to puree tomatoes. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups of water, and continue to process to combine. Add tomato mixture to skillet and bring to boil. Reduce heat, and continue to simmer to thicken slightly.
- Cook wagon wheels according to package directions.
- Chop parsley and oregano, and add to sauce with lemon juice. Simmer over low heat.
- Grate cheese. When pasta is ready, drain and serve with tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 624, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
WAGON WHEEL SUPPER
Kids will really enjoy this cheesy pasta dish souped up with corn and beef; it's perfect for a chilly spring night.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the water, soup, corn, spaghetti sauce mix and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. Top with cheese; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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