Online Round 2 Recipe Savory Noodle Pie

ONLINE ROUND 2 RECIPE - HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST BURRITO

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the canola oil. When the oil is hot, cook the ham, red onion, and bell peppers until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and salt and pepper.
• Coat the skillet with cooking spray and put it over medium-low heat. Add the beaten eggs and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook the eggs until they set, 4 to 5 minutes. Put the cooked ham and vegetables back into the pan and stir to combine.
• Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave for 30 seconds to warm them. Put a tortilla on a plate, add half the egg mixture, and top with half the cheese. Wrap the ends of the tortilla up and then fold in the sides. Repeat for second burrito and serve warm.

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, cover the pot, and bring it back to a boil. Remove the cover, stir, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and set aside. (Reserve 1 cup pasta for the Round 2 Recipe Savory Noodle Pie.)
• While the pasta is cooking, place of the bacon into a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with half the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Transfer the bacon to a sheet tray lined with a paper bag (reserve 2 strips for the Online Round 2 Recipe Savory Noodle Pie). Chop the remaining 6 pieces and set aside. Remove all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan and put the pan back on the heat. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat in the bacon fat. Turn off the heat and add the egg mixture. Toss gently to coat the pasta and cook the eggs. Toss in the chopped bacon. If the sauce is too thick, add the pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Serve immediately garnished with the remaining cheese and parsley.

SAVORY NOODLE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
• Mix the reserved pastas together with half the mozzarella, scallions, and the reserved bacon. Pat the pasta mixture into the pie dish. Whisk the eggs with the milk, half the Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour egg mixture over the pasta and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Place dish on a baking sheet and bake until set and the top is browned and bubbling, about 30-35 minutes. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
• While the pie is baking, make the sauce: Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the sauce over slices of the Noodle Pie.
• TIP: Tossing the eggs in the heated pan will help to cook the eggs, and will also keep them from scrambling, resulting in a creamy delicious sauce.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH HAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut all the bread into cubes. Heat the canola oil over medium heat, add the onion and saute until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme leaves and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the diced ham, stir to combine and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Put the bread in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and add the onion and ham mixture. Toss together.
• Whisk the eggs and the milk in a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and let it sit for 15 minutes. Bake until the top is golden brown and the middle is set, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

SWEET AND SAVORY GARLIC NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful it doesn't burn.
• Mix soy sauce and sugar together in a small bowl; stir in to the vegetable mixture. Immediately add drained spaghetti and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.