Basil Pesto Rounds
Ingredients
1 loaf French baguette
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
dash of salt
Directions
Preheat oven on broiler setting.
Slice bread into 1/2 inch pieces
Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
Place in the over for 5-7 minuter, or until lightly toasted.
(Watch carefully to ensure they do not burn)
Remove from oven, and flip bread slices, toasted side down.
Set over temperature to 350.
In a small bowl mix together all ingredients. Spread evenly over bread slices.
Bake for 6-8 minutes. Let cool before serving
Creamy Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
1 box- jumbo pasta shells
2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 8oz package cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 jars pasta sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400.
Lightly grease baking dish.
Boil pasta shells in lightly salted water, until al denta, and drain.
Place beef in skillet over medium heat, mix in eggs, oil, garlic salt, parsley and Italian seasoning. Cook until beef is evenly brown. Transfer to large bowl and mix with cream cheese and 1 jar pasta sauce.
Stuff shells with beef mixture and arrange in the baking dish. Cover evenly with remaining sauce.
Bake 15 minutes or until bubbly.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
