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Simple Lasagna

Serves 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) container POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup water
• 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mix 1 1/4 cups mozzarella, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley and egg until well blended; set aside.
3. Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Add 1 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until well blended. Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses. Cover with greased foil.
4. Bake 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.

Cajun Spiced Pork Chops

Original Recipe Yields 4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed dried sage leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 center cut pork chops

Directions

1. Mix paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, sage, and garlic salt on a plate. Liberally coat each pork chop with the spice mixture.
2. Heat olive oil and several pumps of non-stick, butter-flavored spray in a large skillet over high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet, reducing heat to medium. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Sloppy Joes

Original Recipe Yields 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
2. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Grilled Asian Ginger Pork Chops

Original Recipe Yields 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon garlic chile paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick

Directions

1. In a shallow container, mix together orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, orange zest, garlic, chile paste, and salt. Add pork chops, and turn to coat evenly. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Turn the pork chops in the marinade occasionally.
2. Preheat grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
3. Grill pork chops for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.