Marvelous Recipes

If you (like me) have a hungry meat-lover in your family, this is the recipe for you! It’s chock-full of ground beef, pork sausage, pepperoni and bacon! Add tender noodles and the zesty flavor of pizza sauce and oregano topped off with shredded cheddar cheese and you’ll have a sure-fire winner!

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 (3.5 oz) package sliced pepperoni, cut into fourths
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 (14 ounce each) jars pizza sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups cooked wide egg noodles
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, sausage and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, tomato sauce, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly..

Add the cooked noodles. Top with the cheddar cheese; cover and simmer over low heat until cheese is melted. Makes 8 servings.

Emily

Tender, moist and delicious, this lightly seasoned baked chicken is perfect for the whole family!

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon crushed, dried oregano
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1. Place melted butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients except the chicken breasts.

2. Dip chicken breasts first in melted butter, then in crumb mixture to coat. Place in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

3. Bake at 375 degrees F, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Makes 6 servings.

Emily