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Writer's pictureAbby Brown

Spaghetti and Veggies - Allergy Free CookBook

Updated: Sep 19

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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