Pirate Ships

This isn't a specific amount recipe, so I apologize for that.  Each 8 X 8 pan has 12 shells in it.

Jumbo shells
Meatballs
Spaghetti sauce
Mozzarella

Cook shells according to package directions so they're flexible, but not all the way done.

Simmer meatballs in sauce until they're warmed through.

Put one meatball in each shell.  (That's the pirate in the ship, yo!)

Place in dish.  Dump the sauce left in the pan on top and top with cheese.

Freeze now or bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  If frozen, thaw and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Ham & Potatoes

My mom is doing ham and potatoes, she asked me to post the recipe and I have run out of time.  Looking back I think Emily did something similar last time.  Sorry, I don't have and oven and I thought it sounded good when she asked me, I still have Emily's from last time.  We have got to get moving on this kitchen!  I'll post the recipe when I get back.

Cheesy Chili Tots

This should be enough different from Kim's-sorry had already shopped when she posted!!

Cheesy Chili Tots

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (15 oz each) chili with beans
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomato sauce, olives and chilies. Transfer to two greased 8X8 baking dishes. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, top with tater tots. Cover and freeze or cover and bake. (if using immediately, cook 30-35 min; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and bake 5 more min).
2. To use frozen: Remove from freezer 30 min before baking (do not thaw).  Cover and bake at 350 for 75-90 min or until heated through. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake 5 more min or until the cheese is melted.

Rigatoni

3 Cans (15oz)Petite Diced Tomatoes
3 Cans (15 oz) Tomato Sauce
1 Tsp Garlic Salt
1 Small Can Mushrooms (optional, I left them out)
1/2 Small onion
1 Lb. Ground Beef
1 Tbsp. Butter
Salt to taste
Rigatoni Pasta ( I use elbow macaroni because it cooks faster and is easier for my kids to eat)

For crock pot method, dump all cans and garlic salt into crock pot.   Brown ground beef, drain, add to crock pot.  Saute onion in butter using the same pan you browned the beef.  Add to crock pot. Add salt to taste. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. 20 min before ready to serve, cook noodles.

If cooking from frozen: Defrost, cook on stove for 30 min.  20 before ready to serve, cook noodles.

Baked Penne

1 pound of ground beef or sausage
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp fennel
1 tsp anise
1 can of diced tomatoes (drained)
1 jar favorite spaghetti sauce
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 container of cottage cheese
2/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 box of penne pasta or whatever style pasta you like

Sauce Mixture: Season meat liberally with salt and pepper. Brown meat with garlic, fennel and anise.  Drain fat.  Add can of diced tomatoes and jar of spaghetti sauce.

Cheese mixture: Combine cottage cheese, plain yogurt, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and parsely.  Season with pepper.  May want to add one beaten egg to cheese mixture to help it set.

Cook pasta to a little before al dente.

Spray 9x13 (or two 8x8) dish with cooking spray.  Coat bottom of dish with tomato sauce or reserve a little spaghetti sauce from the jar to coat the bottom of the dish.  Layer in this order: noodles, cheese mixture, sauce mixture.  Repeat.  Make sure all noodles are covered in sauce.  Top with a little mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil. Freeze or bake.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly at the sides.  Remove foil the last 10-15 minutes.  If baking from frozen, will take about 2 hours.

Tater Tot Casserole

1 2-lb package frozen tater tots
1 lb ground beef
2 10-oz cans cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can milk
Shredded cheddar cheese
Salt, Pepper, & Garlic Powder to taste

Place tater tots in 9x13 pan. Brown ground beef; drain. Spoon over tater tots. Mix soup and milk in bowl. Pour over top. Sprinkle with spices and cheese. Bake covered with foil for 1 hour on 350. Remove foil and bake an additional 30 minutes.

FOR FREEZER GROUP: bake covered for 2 1/2 - 3 hrs on 300.