Beef Vegetable Medley in Chunky Tomato Sauce over Pasta Recipe

This is a quick and easy one pot dinner using ground beef and lots of vegetables! I think whole Marzano tomatoes really adds to the brightness in this recipe. Serve over pasta or rice! Enjoy. #pastadinner #italiansauce #meatsauce #tesscooks4u #recipes #cooking #food Beef Vegetable Medley in Chunky Tomato Sauce over Pasta Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of cooked pasta - I used Rotini 1 pound ground beef 1 diced small onion 1 large diced carrot 1/2 small diced bell pepper 1 cup diced mushrooms 1 1/2 cups or 1 small diced zucchini 1 - 28oz can whole Marzano tomatoes and juice 3-4 large cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. basil olive oil salt and pepper Parmesan cheese In a skillet on med high, brown and chop ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add salt, black pepper, cook and stir for one minute. Remove from pan. On med heat, add olive oil, diced onion, bell pepper, carrot, pinch salt and black pepper. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and mushrooms. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Add tomato paste, stir until dispersed. Add chicken broth/water and stir. Bring up to a simmer and add spices and stir. Add marzano tomatoes and juice. Stir, cook and chop tomatoes. Bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add zucchini and ground beef to pan. Stir, bring to simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Add water as needed.. Taste for seasonings. Serve over pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese Enjoy. *****************************************

Tess Cooks 4u Recipes and Cooking ~ 2019 REWIND ~ Much Love!

2019 was a busy year for me. Lots of recipes and cooking. A big THANK YOU to all my viewers. I greatly appreciate every one of you. I am looking forward to 2020! Happy Holidays to all. #tesscooks4u #cooking #recipes *****************************************

$5 ALDI Cheese Pizza MAKEOVER ~ Easy Jazzed Up Pizza Recipe

You can't beat the price of $5 for a 16" Aldi 5 cheese pizza. I buy them and then jazz them up with my own ingredients to produce a masterpiece. Pizza on a budget! Enjoy.

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How To Make a $5 ALDI'S Pizza into a $20 Pizza

Aldi 16" all cheese pizza
turkey pepperoni
thinly sliced onions
thinly sliced bell peppers
thinly sliced jalapeno pepper
grated Parmesan cheese
grated Mozzarella cheese
sprinkle with garlic powder/oregano and basil

Bake 425 degrees Farenheit for 13 to 15 minutes.
Can put under broiler for last 30 seconds.

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How to Make Pepperoni Chicken Recipe ~ Easy Pizza Chicken Dinner

How to Make Pepperoni Chicken Recipe ~ Easy Pizza Chicken Dinner



This Pepperoni Pizza Chicken recipe is easy, quick and delicious! Tastes just like pizza. This pepperoni chicken is a one pan chicken dinner.. Can be low carb.. Learn how to make this pepperoni chicken step by step by watching the video recipe above and I also have the recipe & ingredients listed below. Enjoy. #pepperonichicken #pizzachicken #chickenpizza #tesscooks4u #recipes #recope #youtubevideo #videorecipe ***************************************** PAYPAL donations are greatly appreciated at E-mail - tesscooks4u@gmail.com ***************************************** OTHER RECIPE VIDEOS YOU MAY LIKE TO SEE How to Make Easy BBQ Chicken in the Oven ~ Basic Barbecue Chicken Recipe https://youtu.be/kK-E7Zcs9T0 Classic AMISH Macaroni Salad Recipe ~ Easy Macaroni Pasta Side Dish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ni2... Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs ~ Cooking Chicken on Stove Top https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z-0O... Oven Roasted ALDI Canned Whole Potatoes Side Dish Recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGkRW... Poultry Recipes by Tess Cooks4u https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YIct... ***************************************** How To Make Pepperoni Chicken INGREDIENTS: 1 pd. boneless chicken fillets 1 cup diced pepperoni whole pepperoni for the top 3/4 to 1 pd. fresh mozzarella cheese 1 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced bell peppers 1 cup mushrooms 1/2 cup diced roasted red bell peppers 1 - 15oz can diced tomatoes 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. basil or 1 tbsp. basil pesto 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder salt and black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Season chicken fillets with olive oil, salt and black pepper. In an oven proof skillet on medium high heat add oil and chicken fillets. Cook and brown for 3-5 minutes on each side until done. Remove the chicken from the skillet. In same pan with about 2 tbsp. oil, add onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes or until veggies release moisture and deglaze the pan. Add quartered pepperoni. Cook and stir for one minute. Add roasted red bell peppers and minced garlic. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds and then add tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add spices, stir, bring up to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add chicken back into pan and coat with sauce. Place sliced mozzarella and pepperoni on top. Place in preheated 425 degree Farenheit oven for 5 minutes and then place under broiler until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy. ***************************************** PRODUCTS I AM USING ------ AFFILIATE LINK Tess Cooks4u Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/tesscooks4u Cuisinart Skillet http://amzn.to/2iqlo31 Cuisinart 76610-26G Chef's Classic 10-Quart Stockpot with Glass Cover http://amzn.to/2i6pRaO Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set http://amzn.to/2i4hsSu Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set http://amzn.to/2iszIE9 Corningware French White 10 Piece Bakeware Set http://amzn.to/2ikG1KF The Pioneer Woman Cowboy Rustic Acacia Wood Spoon & Turner Set https://amzn.to/2Efn1vs Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Rustic Acacia Wood Turner 12 https://amzn.to/2Uc02WY

How To Make Vegetarian Asparagus Pasta Recipe with Mushrooms Tomatoes

How To Make Vegetarian Asparagus Pasta Recipe with Mushrooms Tomatoes



This vegetarian asparagus pasta recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian meals. It is so easy to make! Simple but good ingredients. I love the fresh asparagus, tomatoes and mushrooms. The parmesan cheese brings it all together. Hope you enjoy. #asparaguspasta #pastadinner #vegetarianpasta #tesscooks4u #recipes #cooking #food ***************************************** PAYPAL donations are greatly appreciated at E-mail - tesscooks4u@gmail.com ***************************************** OTHER RECIPE VIDEOS YOU MAY LIKE TO SEE Chinese Vegetarian Spaghetti Stir Fry Recipe ~ Vegetable Lo Mein https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQJZ6... Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe ~ How To Cook Best Mushroom Risotto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0ktB... How To Make AMISH Sauerkraut Salad Recipe ~ Easy Summer Picnic Salad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI_Qu... Copycat CRACKER BARREL Hashbrown Casserole ~ Frozen Hash Browns Recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i961d... Vegetarian Recipes by Tess Cooks4u https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVUQv... ***************************************** How to Make Vegetarian Asparagus Pasta INGREDIENTS: 1 pound cooked pasta - I used tri color Penne pasta 1 pound asparagus cut into 1-2" pieces 2 cups cherry tomatoes - cut in half 1 cup quartered mushrooms - sauteed in a little olive oil 1/2 cup water or broth 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3-4 cloves minced garlic salt and black pepper olive oil *Cook pasta according to package instructions. *Saute mushrooms in a little olive oil on medium heat. In a pan on medium high heat add water, asparagus, onions, salt and black pepper and minced garlic. Stir, bring up to simmer, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta and stir to combine. Add olive oil and seasonings and stir to combine. Add tomatoes, mushrooms and parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until tomatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Serve. Enjoy. ***************************************** PRODUCTS I AM USING ------ AFFILIATE LINK Tess Cooks4u Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/tesscooks4u Cuisinart Skillet http://amzn.to/2iqlo31 Copper Chef 10 Inch Round Frying Pan With Lid https://amzn.to/2NN3IKX The Pioneer Woman Cowboy Rustic Acacia Wood Spoon & Turner Set https://amzn.to/2Efn1vs Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Rustic Acacia Wood Turner 12 https://amzn.to/2Uc02WY Greenbrier Mini Prep Bowls http://amzn.to/2iBI509 Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set http://amzn.to/2i4hsSu

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe ~ Easy Chicken Crock Pot Dinner

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe



Chicken Cacciatore is a comforting dinner and this chicken cacciatore slow cooker / crock pot recipe is easy and delicious. I must say it...this chicken cacciatore dinner is a winner! Enjoy. #chickencacciatore #slowcookerrecipe #crockpotrecipe #slowcookerchicken #crockpotchicken #chickendinner #chickenrecipe #recipes #tesscooks4u ***************************************** OTHER RECIPE VIDEOS YOU MAY LIKE TO SEE Mississippi Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe ~ Mississippi Crock Pot Chicken Thighs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4j4w... Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken ~ Crock Pot Chicken Recipe ~ Whip It Up Wednesday Collab! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knnqi... Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe ~ Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Chicken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFmN8... Easy Slow Cooker SWISS STEAK ~ Homemade Swiss Steak Crock Pot Recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MODk... Slow Cooker Recipes by Tess Cooks4u https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REdTP... ***************************************** Chicken Cacciatore in the Slow Cooker ~ Easy Chicken Crock Pot Dinner INGREDIENTS: 6-8 skinless bone in chicken thighs 1 diced medium onion 1 diced green bell pepper 1 cup diced or mini carrots 2 stalks diced celery Sauce: 1-2 cans (28oz) tomato sauce - I used two cans pinch salt and black pepper to taste 2 tbsp. tomato paste 3-4 cloves minced garlic 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes - optional 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. oregano 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley - OR 1 tsp. dried parsley 2 sprigs fresh rosemary - OR 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary In the crock pot place in the sauce ingredients and mix well. Add vegetables and mix in. Place chicken on top and push into the sauce. Cook on high for 3-4 hours OR on low setting for 6-7 hours. Serve with pasta, rice or potatoes. Enjoy. ***************************************** PRODUCTS I AM USING ------ AFFILIATE LINK Tess Cooks4u Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/tesscooks4u I love my Crock Pot https://amzn.to/2t1bVD0 Mountain Woods Wooden Utensil Set, 8 Piece http://amzn.to/2hVrnMu Fresh Garlic http://amzn.to/2nai7aK Cento Sauce Italiano https://amzn.to/2v0RTcZ Cento Tomato Paste https://amzn.to/2M19QhP McCormick Red Crushed Pepper http://amzn.to/2iGJtyB McCormick Oregano Leaves http://amzn.to/2hPjG7n McCormick Culinary Rosemary Leaves http://amzn.to/2iiWUpF McCormick Basil Leaves http://amzn.to/2jyg3nX

How To Make Marinated Mushrooms ~ Easy Mushroom Appetizer Recipe

How To Make Marinated Mushrooms



This marinated mushroom recipe is so easy and delicious. If you love mushrooms...you are going to love this recipe. This is a great mushroom appetizer recipe for any party or get together. Enjoy. #mushrooms #mushroomrecipe #marinatedmushrooms #mushroomappetizer #mushroomlover #recipes #tesscooks4u

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Italian Sausage Onions and Peppers Stir Fry Recipe

Italian Sausage Onions and Peppers Stir Fry Recipe



This Italian sausage onions and peppers stir fry recipe is so easy, comforting and only requires a couple ingredients. This Italian sausage dinner can be served with pasta, rice, beans, potaotes or even serve in a wrap or sandwich. Sausage, onions and pepper dinner that is full of flavor and easy on the budget! Enjoy #italiansausage #stirfry #sausagestirfry #sausagedinner #sausageonionspeppers #recipes #tesscooks4u #youtubevideo ***************************************** OTHER RECIPE VIDEOS YOU MAY LIKE TO SEE How to Make PEPPER Ring & ONION Ring Burgers ~ Grilled Cheeseburger Burger Hamburger Recipe Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN_3B... How to Make Crispy Fish and Chips Dinner ~ Easy Fish Sandwich Recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMHfF... Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe ~ Best Oven Baked Chicken Fingers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuT_2... Dinner Recipes by Tess Cooks4u https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YIct... ***************************************** How to Make Italian Sausage Onions and Peppers Stir Fry INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Italian sausage - Beef, Chicken or Turkey 1 diced medium onion 2 cups sliced bell peppers 2 diced plum tomatoes 3-4 cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1/4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary salt and black pepper olive oil 1 tbsp. butter In a pan on medium heat at olive oil, butter and italian sausage. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until the sausage is browned. Add onions and garlic. Cook and stir for a couple minutes Add bell peppers, salt and black pepper. Cook and stir for a couple minutes. Add diced tomatoes. Cook and stir for a couple minutes. Add fresh chopped basil and rosemary. Cook and stir for one minute. Serve with pasta, potatoes, rice, beans or make a wrap or sandwich. Enjoy. ***************************************** PRODUCTS I AM USING ------ AFFILIATE LINK Tess Cooks4u Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/tesscooks4u Cuisinart Skillet http://amzn.to/2iqlo31 Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board http://amzn.to/2i95hUv Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set http://amzn.to/2i4hsSu Slotted Spatula Turner http://amzn.to/2jWi0KI Wooden Spoon Utensil Set http://amzn.to/2i4i8aK Fresh Garlic http://amzn.to/2nai7aK Pink Himalayan Salt http://amzn.to/2hHopKk Organic Gourmet Herb Collection Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage 4 Live Plants Herb Kits Organic Grown Herbs Fresh Herbs Culinary Herb Assortment Container Gardening http://amzn.to/2mh10R9

The BEST Meatball Subs Recipe ~ How to Make Meatballs & Sub Sandwich Hoagie

The BEST Meatball Subs Recipe 



Meatball subs are a hot item at the deli. This meatball sub recipe is the best!...I think! Learn how to make a good meatball sub / sandwich/ hoagie from start to finish. Homemade meatballs and subs. Love these meatball subs! Enjoy.

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Turkey Meatballs:
1 pound ground turkey - or beef, chicken or pork
1/2 cup panko crumbs mixed with 2 tbsp. milk - any bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/4 cup finely minced onions
1 tsp. Italian seasonings
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsbp. ketchup
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
*Mix above ingredients well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before forming balls.

Form meatballs 1-2" diamter - about size of golfball. Place on baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the balls.
Mine took 15 minutes. 

Sauce:
1 large 28oz can tomato sauce
1 small finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. Italian sesonings
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes - optional
pinch salt
pinch black pepper
extra virgin olive oil

In a pan on medium heat add oil, onions, bell peppers, salt and black pepper.
Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
Add tomato paste and minced garlic. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce and spices. Stir.
Add meatballs and turn down to a simmer. Stir to make sure meatballs are 
coated with sauce. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Hoagie or sub rolls
mozarrella or provolone cheese

Place slice cheese on roll, then meatballs, spoon over a little sauce, cover with slices of cheese. 
Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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