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Garlic And Ham Spaghetti
Get dinner on the table, in a dash! Each day we select a new main course ready to serve in 30 minutes or less!
Garlic And Ham Spaghetti
Submitted by : mercy421
Serves/Makes: 4 | Ready In: under 30 minutes
8 ounces spaghetti
5 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 package (16 ounce size) frozen chopped broccoli
1 can (6 ounce size) black olives, drained
12 slices ham, chopped
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic, onion, mushrooms, broccoli, olives, and ham. Saute mixture until onions are translucent.
In a large bowl toss cooked spaghetti with vegetable mixture.
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Wednesday's Feature: Beef Burgundy Over Noodles
Tried and true main dishes for any occasion, whether entertaining friends or a family meal.
Beef Burgundy Over Noodles
Submitted by : Tracy LadyC1962
Serves/Makes: 2 | Ready In: 1-2 hrs
1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/4" strips
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup quartered fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup red wine or beef broth
1/4 cup water, PLUS
2 tablespoons water, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1 1/2 cup hot cooked egg noodles
In a Dutch oven or nonstick skillet, brown beef and onion in butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, wine or broth, 1/4 cup water, 2 Tbs. parsley, bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf and clove. Stir in browning sauce if desired.
Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
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