Hamburger Stroganoff

This is a quick and hearty fall dinner option. We like it due to its rich mushroom flavor and the fact that you can serve it over noodles or mashed potatoes. While it doesn’t photograph all that great, I promise your taste buds will enjoy it.

You will need:

• 1 lb hamburger
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 1/2 t pepper
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 11 oz cream of mushroom soup
• 2 c beef broth
• 1 c water
• 1 T parsley
• 1 c sour cream

Then you will…

1. In a large nonstick skillet, break up the hamburger and cook until starting to brown over medium heat.
2. Add the olive oil and onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms. Saute until the mushrooms are golden.
4. Season with pepper, salt and garlic powder.
5. Mix in the soup, broth and water.
6. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce is reduced by two-thirds.
7. Stir in the parsley and sour cream. Allow to heat through until the sauce returns to a low bubble.
8. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.

Sundried Tomato and Chicken Pasta

Sundried tomatoes are delicious. This pasta dish combines sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and chicken with a mix of cheeses.

You will need:

• 3 T unsalted butter
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 oz sundried tomatoes in oil, drained with 2 T of the oil reserved and tomatoes chopped
• 1 lb chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 t salt
• 1 t paprika
• 1 T dried basil
• 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 c light cream
• 1 c Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 oz pasta
• 1/2 c reserved cooked pasta water

Then you will…

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the box, removing from the water 1 minute early.
2. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until the juices cook off.
3. Add the garlic, sundried tomatoes, sundried tomato oil, and the chicken.
4. Mix in the salt, paprika, basil and red pepper flakes.
5. Saute until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
6. Add the cheeses and the cream. Stir to combine thoroughly.
7. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer. The cheese should melt into the sauce.
8. Mix in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, as needed.