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"This is one of my favorite 'stand by' recipes. I keep the ingredients on hand to make a quick, delicious, satisfying meal."



NGREDIENTS

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
  
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
  
• 1 tomato, chopped
  
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• salt to taste
  
• ground black pepper to taste
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
   
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and
   continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
   
3. Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
   
4. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.
   

"This recipe takes all the good things we love on pizza and combines them with egg noodles to form a great, one-dish casserole to feed your family."


INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
  
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  
• 1 onion, chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
  
• 16 ounces pizza sauce
  
• 4 tablespoons milk
  
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
   
2. Cook noodles according to package directions.
   
3. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
   
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.