This is a dish that is always better the second day. With gluten free noodles, you may need to add a little water before you reheat so the noodles don't break up. An easy summer dish that doesn't heat the house while cooking. And fun to make early in the morning before the heat of the day, so it can marinate until evening. This is actually one dish that is enjoyable cold and as a picnic dinner. Plain, spaghetti style noodles work well, as do spiral, elbow, and other types of noodles. Spiral noodles need longer to cook more thoroughly.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: After cooking
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Stay with meal to stir frequently
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Bake the burger ahead of time
Boil the noodles and vegetables gently
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Contrasting colored wooden spoon
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Beef
Broccoli
Italian dressing (spice, gluten)
Mushrooms
Onions
Pepper
Sausage
Spaghetti Sauce (tomatoes)
Spices
Turkey
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Beef
Sausage
Spaghetti Sauce
Turkey
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Can opener
Large mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Pan:
3 quart sauce pan for the noodles
8 inch frying pan for the burger
Ingredients:
Meat: Choose 2 pounds of:
Beef burger, or
Turkey burger
Optional:
1/2 pound sausage
Vegetables:
15 ounces of carrots
15 ounces of peas
Optional:
15 ounces of broccoli
4 ounces of mushrooms
15 ounces of onions
Other ingredients:
1 bottle of Italian dressing
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
Dash of salt
Spices such as pepper to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
Noodles:
1. Fill 3 quart sauce pan 3/4 full of water and set to medium until it boils.
2. Break the noodles into quarters as you drop them into the water, stirring constantly.
3. When the water once again reaches almost boiling, turn the heat to a lower number.
4. Drain the noodles when they have reached soft stage.
Meat:
1. Brown the turkey, or beef burger, in the 8 inch frying pan (add oil for turkey burger).
2. Drain burger and pour into 4 quart mixing bowl.
3. Add:
1 bottle of Italian dressing
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
Optional ingredients:
4 ounces of mushrooms
15 ounces of onions
Salt
4. Mix well.
5. Set aside inside microwave (don't turn it on) to retain warmth.
Vegetables:
1. In individual 3 quart sauce pans, boil:
Broccoli
Carrots
Peas
2. Start on medium heat, turning down to low heat.
3. Drain vegetables.
Combine:
1. Add noodles and vegetables to the meat mixture.
2. Stir well.
3. Add cheese, if desired.
* For the vegetarian dish, you may wish to cook the vegetables ahead of time, allowing them to marinate in the Italian dressing, while leaving the spaghetti sauce out altogether.
Cook Temperature: Medium to low heat
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 to 10
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings with or without vegetables
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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