3-in-One Deliciousness

I like pizza, I like pasta, I like a good casserole. Put the 3 together, and I'm a happy girl! 

I've served this dish multiple times, and have always received rave reviews. The sauce absolutely makes it, so be sure to buy what's listed. I've had no trouble finding it at my local supermarket

Another good thing about this dish: it freezes beautifully! 

Pizza Pasta

1lb rotini

1 jar Newman's Own Sockarooni pasta sauce

(If you like your pasta on the saucy side, go ahead and grab a 2nd jar)

1/2-3-4 pkg sliced pepperoni

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 pkg sliced baby bella mushrooms

1 small can sliced olives

While cooking the pasta according to the package directions, cut pepperoni slices into quarters. In a sauté pan, cook mushrooms in 1tbsp of butter over medium heat. Drain olives and set aside. 

Once pasta is cooked, drain it and return to the pot. Add in mushrooms, olives, and 1 jar of pasta sauce. Stir to combine. Fold in pepperoni & 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. If you like your pasta dishes on the saucy side, add another cup of sauce and stir to combine. (I typically do this, as the original amount tends to soak up into the pasta while baking- and I'm a saucy kind of girl!)

Place mixture in a baking dish, then top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 for 20-30min, until the cheese is melted. Pop the broiler on during the last few minutes to brown the cheese. 

This is gooey, delicious, and very filling. Serve alongside a green salad and you're good to go. I also love the Sockarooni sauce. It has great bell pepper flavor, plus all proceeds from this Newman's Own product go to charity!

http://m.newmansown.com/products/newmans-own-sockarooni-sauce/

I'm back.. with bread!

Banana bread, to be exact!

I haven't posted on this blog in forever & a day, and I have zero excuses. Please forgive me! ...or don't. Whatev. 

I've got my favorite banana bread in the oven, and let me tell you, my house smells DIVINE! The recipe is a basic one, but tastes oh so delicious, and you should definitely add it to your fall baking repertoire.

Banana Bread

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350.

In a mixing bowl, mash bananas. Add butter, vanilla, and egg; mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix until the batter comes together. 

Transfer to a buttered loaf pan. I like to top mine with a bit of sugar & cinnamon, which gives the most delicious top crust! 

Bake for 1 hour. If a knife comes out clean, you're good to go! If it does not, continue baking and check every 5 minutes until your knife comes out clean.

You can also bake these in muffin tins for 30-40min. You can also top them with cream cheese frosting after they've cooled & have yourself one hell of a dessert!

Hope y'all enjoy! Keep checking back in- I promise to post on the regular and would love some support & comments. 

Peace!