What the Girls Ate: January 30 - February 3, 2017

Monday, January 30, 2017

Lauren's Snack:

Two things she loves - dogs and dragonfruit

• Ham & Cheese Dog Shaped Sandwich on Dave's Killer Bread
• Dragonfruit Sticks

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Lauren's Snack:

• Heart Cucumbers
• Heart Dragonfruit 
• ABC Pasta with a Beefy Tomato Sauce

Friday, February 3, 2017

Lauren's Snack (top):

• Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels
• Heart Apples

Olivia's Snack (bottom):

• Wowbutter and Honey Heart Sandwiches on Dave's Killer Bread
• Yogurt and Blueberries 
• Mozzarella (or Monsterella, as Olivia calls it) Cheesestring

ABC Pasta with Beefy Tomato Sauce:

I found this recipe on the back of a Catelli Alphabets Pasta box. I adapted the recipe slightly and Lauren loved it!
I portioned the leftovers into lunch/snack size servings and froze them. 

1 pkg Catelli Alphabets

1 tsp olive oil

1/2  lb extra lean ground beef

1 finely chopped onion

2 minced garlic cloves

1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning or 1/2 tbsp oregano and 1/2 tbsp basil 

1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp ketchup

1/3- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese - the recipe called for 3/4 cup, but I started with less and added more to taste

Directions:

Cook alphabets according to package directions. 

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep skillet set over medium heat. 

Add beef, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning; cook, crumbling up the beef with a spoon until browned. 

Add tomatoes and ketchup; simmer for 5 minutes. 

Stir in alphabets and Parmesan cheese. 

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

*Freeze 1 cup portions to have on hand for a speedy heat-and-serve lunch.

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