Saturday, April 17, 2010
30 Things to do with a jar of Barilla Tomato Basil Sauce
I swiped the idea for this one from the Food Network, but changed, edited, and tweaked the recipes to be healthy and post op friendly. Get cooking - EAT your vitamins. Tomatoes are soooo good for you!
Baked Brie
Slice the top rind off a small wheel of brie. Cover lightly with pasta sauce and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; sprinkle with fresh basil.
Eggplant Rolls
Grill or broil thinly sliced eggplant until tender. Spread with warm pasta sauce and a scoop of ricotta cheese; roll up and arrange in a small baking dish splashed with pasta sauce, top with cheese and Italian seasonings and broil until browned.
Zesty Chip Dip for Revival Chips or Parmesan Cheese Crisps
Combine equal parts Greek yogurt and pasta sauce in a bowl; stir in grated parmesan cheese, ground pepper and oregano.
Quick Ratatouille
Saute chopped bell peppers, zucchini, onion, eggplant and garlic in olive oil. Add 2 cups pasta sauce and 1 cup water; simmer until vegetables are tender.
Cream of Tomato Soup
Saute 1/4 cup minced onion in 1 tablespoon butter; add 1 jar pasta sauce, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup fat free half & half and a pinch of nutmeg; simmer for 5 minutes.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mix 1/4 cup Progresso Italian breadcrumbs, chopped mushroom stems, 2 slices chopped cooked ham, and grated Parmesan cheese with a bit of pasta sauce; stuff into mushroom caps, drizzle with olive oil and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Buffalo Wings
Lightly coat chicken wings with equal parts pasta sauce and hot sauce; roast at 425 degrees for 40 minutes.
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Saute diced celery and onion in butter with thyme and a bay leaf. Add 1 diced potato, 2 cups pasta sauce, 1 bottle clam juice, 1 can chopped clams, and 1 cup water; simmer 15 minutes.
BBQ Brisket
Brown 4 pounds brisket in oil with chopped onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add 1 jar pasta sauce, a jar of water, 1/4 cup cider vinegar and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cover and simmer 3 hours.
Mussels Marinara
Saute sliced garlic in olive oil in a deep skillet. Add 1/2 cup white wine, 2 cups pasta sauce and 3 pounds mussels; cover and cook until the mussels open, 5 minutes.
Eggs in Purgatory
Simmer 1 cup pasta sauce in a small skillet. Crack in 2 eggs, cover and cook until the whites set; top with pepper and grated Parmesan cheese.
Tuna Marinara
Simmer pasta sauce with halved olives, capers and a drained can of Italian tuna; toss with cooked spaghetti squash or zucchini ribbons.
Stewed BLT
Cook chopped bacon in a deep skillet; add pasta sauce and escarole and cook until greens are tender.
Italian Meatloaf
Add 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and some chopped rosemary to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup Progresso Italian breadcrumbs that have been blended with 1/4 cup skim milk. Bake and top with more sauce and cheese 15 minutes before it's done.
Baked Beans
Simmer 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/4 cup mustard, 1/4 cup Splenda, and 1 large can white beans until bubbly.
Instant Salsa
Mix 1 cup pasta sauce with 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 cup corn kernels, chopped cilantro, diced red onion and a dash of hot sauce.
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Bring 3 thinly sliced onions, 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup agave nectar to a boil; cover and simmer 40 minutes. Serve on sliced rotisserie chicken.
Saucy Marinade
Combine 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil; add smashed garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Use as marinade for 1 pound chicken or pork.
Country Captain
Brown chicken parts in olive oil with curry powder and chopped onions and bell peppers; add pasta sauce and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
Poor Man's Parmigiana
Alternate slices of sliced hard cooked egg and mozzarella in a baking dish; top with pasta sauce and bake at 375 degrees until golden and bubbly, 20 minutes.
Creole Stew
Saute chopped onions, bell peppers and celery; add Creole seasoning, sliced smoked turkey sausages, pasta sauce and a big splash of broth; simmer until flavors marry.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Spinach Saute
Thinly slice an oven roasted salt, pepper, and fennel seed sprinkled tenderloin of pork or turkey. Serve over fresh spinach sauteed with sliced garlic and 2 cups pasta sauce.
Poached Cod
Simmer pasta sauce in a skillet; add cod fillets, cover and cook until just firm; top with chopped herbs.
Enchilada Sauce
Toast 1/2 teaspoon chili powder in a nonstick skillet; add pasta sauce and canned green chiles and heat; drizzle over rotisserie chicken and serve with shredded cheddar.
Greek Beans
Simmer pasta sauce with a cinnamon stick, a bay leaf and a splash of red wine vinegar; serve over white kidney beans; top with feta cheese.
Tomato Omelet
Whisk 3 eggs, salt and pepper; pour into a buttered skillet and top with grated fontina cheese and a few tablespoons pasta sauce. Cook until almost firm; fold in half and cook until desired doneness.
Bloody Marys
Mix 6 ounces vodka, 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup water, 6 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon horseradish in a pitcher; season with celery salt, Worcestershire and hot sauce. *only for one year or more post-ops
Spiced Okra
Simmer fresh or frozen okra and canned navy beans in pasta sauce.
Tomato-Fennel Soup
Thin pasta sauce with water; add sliced fennel, vegetable juice and a splash of Pernod and simmer.
Chickpea Stew
Simmer pasta sauce with sliced Italian sausage, chopped garlic, and chickpeas.
Red Pepper Coulis
Puree jarred roasted red peppers until smooth; stir into pasta sauce and serve with baked or broiled chicken or fish.
Sloppy Joes
Brown one pound of bulk Italian sausage, chopped onions and bell peppers; stir in pasta sauce 2 tablespoons agave nectar and simmer: spoon onto rolls or eat in a small dish.
Tomato Vinaigrette
Whisk 1/4 cup red wine vinegar with 1/2 cup olive oil, some shredded basil, salt and pepper. Whisk in a spoonful of pasta sauce; drizzle over arugula, halved grape tomatoes, sliced hard cooked eggs, and cooked shrimp.
posted by Susan Maria of BariatricEating.com @ 9:57 AM
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