Cabernet Garlic Meatloaf

Cold winter weather calls for comforting delicious food. This recipe takes a classic meatloaf recipe and elevates it with our Pastamore Caberent and Roasted Garlic Marinade. Give this simple and tasty recipe a try!

Ingredients:
1.5 pounds ground beef, 90/10
1/4 cup Pastamore Cabernet and Roasted Garlic Marinade
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 shallot, diced
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried sage
1 tsp salt

Glaze:
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp Pastamore Cabernet and Roasted Garlic Marinade

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine ketchup and 2 tbsp Pastamore Cabernet and Roasted Garlic Marinade in a mixing bowl. Whisk until mixed.

2. Combine all ingredients into a large mixing combine. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Form into a loaf and place onto a baking dish or pan. Top with place and place into the oven.

3. Cook for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F. Serve with your favorite sides.

Penne Chicken Soup

It's that cold time of year when a homemade soup just hits the spot. This penne chicken soup is an easy and delicious recipe that takes minimal work. This recipe can also be made with chicken breast, but the chicken thighs will give this dish a rich flavor.

Ingredients:
8 oz penne pasta
1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 Tbsp Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil
14 oz California blend frozen vegetables
1 quart chicken broth, no salt added
2 cups water
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
To taste salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp of Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and cook until both sides are browned.

2. Add 2 cups of water, chicken broth, and the California blend vegetables. Bring to a boil and reduce to a strong simmer. Add the remaining Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and the penne pasta.

3. Cook until the penne pasta is al dente, stirring often. Ensure that the chicken thighs have reached 165° F before removing from the heat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4. Remove chicken thighs from soup and loosely shred. Return to soup and mix well. Serve and enjoy.

Garlic Balsamic Tater Tot Casserole

Sometimes a classic dish can be taken to another level with the addition of one or two ingredients. In this case, our Pastamore Roasted Garlic Balsamic Olive Oil provides a little extra class to a tater tot casserole. It's hard to beat crispy and cheesy potatoes.

Ingredients:
1 32oz package tater tots
1 lb lean ground beef
2 Tbsp Pastamore Roasted Garlic Balsamic Olive Oil
4 oz shredded cheese
1 15 oz can black beans
1/2 tsp salt
To taste black pepper and garlic powder

Directions:
1. Cook tater tots according to package directions. Add beans to medium pot and cook until warm, drain. Place both to the side.

2. Heat large pan on the stove over medium heat. Once hot, add ground beef and cook until thoroughly cooked. Drain and return to pan. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and to taste with black pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.

3. Preheat oven to 400° F. Add the tater tots to a 9"x 13" baking dish. Add the Pastamore Roasted Garlic Balsamic Olive Oil and mix well. Top with the black beans and ground beef. Finish the dish off with the shredded cheese. Add to the oven and cook until cheese has melted.

Sweet Sriracha Chili

Winter equals soup and chili season. This recipe makes use of our new and delicious Pastamore Sweet Sriracha Marinade and BBQ Sauce. This chili was made with ground beef, but the flavors would be great with ground turkey or chicken. Spice this recipe up with a few dashes of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes.

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 15 oz can chili beans, spicy
2 large tomatoes
1 medium white onion
1/2 cup Pastamore Sweet Sriracha Marinade and BBQ Sauce
2 cups water
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
To taste salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Rinse tomatoes and roughly dice. Dice onion.

2. Heat a large pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the olive oil, onions, and tomatoes. Cook until onions are browned and turn heat up to medium.

3. Add ground beef to pot. Cook until browned, breaking into small pieces during cooking.

4. Add the Pastamore Sweet Sriracha Marinade and BBQ Sauce, chili beans (do not drain), water, and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.

5. Cook for 15-30 minutes or until desired thickness has been reached. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.

6. Serve and top with crackers and shredded cheese.

Sweet Sriracha BBQ Bowl

One of the best parts of selling a new product is the opportunity to experiment with delicious new dishes. This recipe is a quick and simple dish that lets the flavor of our new Sweet Sriracha Marinade and BBQ Sauce shine. It is perfect for prepping lunches for the week or an easy dinner after a long day.

Ingredients:
1 lb - ground beef, lean
1 15 oz can spicy chili beans
4 oz shredded cheese
1/2 lb fresh greens beans
1/2 cup Pastamore Sweet Sriracha Marinade and BBQ Sauce
To taste salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat a small pot on the stove over medium-high heat and add the spicy chili beans to the pot. Heat until warm.

2. Rinse green beans a remove stems. Heat a large non-stick pan on the stove over medium-low heat. Add cooking spray and green beans. Cook until tender, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

3. Heat a large pan on the stove over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking into small pieces as cooking. Drain using a colander and return to the cooking pan. Add 1/2 cup of Pastamore Sweet Sriracha Marinade and BBQ Sauce. Mix well and cook until warm. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4. Plate beef, green beans, and beans. Top with shredded cheese.

Goat Cheese Beet Salad

Fall is here and so is the season for cheap and delicious root vegetables. Raw beets can be intimidating to deal with, and canned beets always have the same texture (mushy). This quick and easy recipe pairs beet root with our Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil to make for a perfect side dish or light dinner.

Ingredient:
2 cups spiralized beet root
2 Tbsp Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil
4 oz goat cheese
To taste salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Spiralize beet root (or buy pre-cut beets).

2. Heat a large pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1 Tbsp of Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil and the beet root. Cook until tender, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

3. Remove from heat and drop dollops of the goat cheese into the pan. Gently fold to mix.

4. Plate and finish with a drizzle of Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil.

Creamy Toasted Onion Fettuccine

Cream sauces are great, but they are often heavy and too filling. This dish using a bit of cream cheese paired with fresh ingredients for a dinner that is rich but still light. This recipe features our fantastic Garlic with Toasted Onion Fettucine and our Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil.

Ingredients:
1 12 oz package - Pastamore Garlic with Toasted Onion Fettuccine
2 large - tomatoes
1 cups - baby spinach
1/4 cup - whipped cream cheese
2 Tbsp - Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil
To taste - salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Rinse tomato and dice into 1/4" cubes.

2. Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat. Once boiling, add the Pastamore Garlic with Toasted Onion Fettuccine. Cook until al dente. Drain using a colander retaining 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.

3. Return the pasta to the pot over medium heat. Add the Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil, tomatoes, and cream cheese. Cook until warm, mixing well to ensure the cream cheese is evenly spread. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4. Plate and enjoy!