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Dinner For Two: Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Basil

"If you like the ingredients in the name, you'll love the dish. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes it complete."  Prep Time: 10 Minutes;  Cook Time: 25 Minutes;  Ready In: 35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined

2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup chopped parsley

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water. Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.  Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Dinner For Two Plus: Spicy Skillet Chicken

Need a 30-minute dinner with tasty boneless chicken breasts and rice?  Grab a skillet, some sassy salsa and a few extras. A great dinner for two for 2 nights, or entertain friends with this delicious easy dinner for four.  Preparation time: 25 minutes.  Start to finish: 25 minutes.

1 to 2  teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed

1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained

1/3 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

2 cups hot cooked rice

Dinner For Two: Crispy Garlic Oven Baked Chicken

Add a little comfort to your dinner with this home-style chicken recipe.  Garlic mashed potatoes create the crispy garlic chicken coating that anyone would love. Prep Time: 10 min. Start To Finish: 1 hr -5 min.

1/2 package (7.2-ounce size) Betty Crocker® roasted garlic mashed potatoes (1 pouch)

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

3- to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 .  Heat oven to 425°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
2 .  In shallow dish, stir together potatoes (dry) and red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg with fork or wire whisk until foamy; stir in buttermilk.
3 .  Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then roll in potato mixture to coat. Place in pan. Drizzle with butter.
4 .  Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Turn chicken; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until coating is golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs).

Dinner For Two: Orange Glazed Boneless Chicken Breasts

Add some pizzazz to ordinary boneless skinless chicken breasts with this delicious quick-to-fix recipe. Prep Time: 10 min. - Start To Finish: 35 min. - Makes 2 servings.

1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1/2 pound)
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon soy sauce

• Melt butter in 8-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook chicken in butter about 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest piece is cut.
• While chicken is cooking, mix cornstarch and mustard in small bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Place chicken on serving plate; cover to keep warm. Discard any juices left in the skillet.
• To make the glaze, pour orange mixture into skillet. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Boil about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until glaze is thickened.
• Pour over chicken. 

Dinner For Two: Teriyaki Beef and Noodle Bowls

A 20-minute teriyaki-style bowl dinner for 2 twogether.  Teriyaki Beef and Noodle Bowls rivals any take-out meal for time and flavor!   Makes: 2 (1 3/4-cup) servings.  (Double recipe for larger servings.)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 (9-oz.) pkg. Green Giant® Frozen Vegetables Teriyaki
• 1 1/2 cups water 1 (3-oz.) pkg. oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, if desired DIRECTIONS

1. Brown ground beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.

2. Add frozen vegetables and water; mix well. Bring to a boil. Break noodles into 4 pieces; add noodles and 1 teaspoon of the seasoning from soup mix to beef mixture. (Discard remaining seasoning mix or reserve for a later use.)

3. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to separate noodles.

4. To serve, spoon mixture into individual bowls. Sprinkle with peanuts. If desired, serve with soy sauce.

1 3/4 Cups: Calories 575 (Calories from Fat 315); Total Fat 35g (Saturated Fat 10g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 1410mg; Total Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 5g); Protein 30g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 64%; Vitamin C 22%; Calcium 2%; Iron 18% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 3 Medium-Fat Meat; 4 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dinner For Two: Baked Italian Rotini Cheese Casserole

Who can resist rotini pasta, fresh tomatoes and creamy Alfredo sauce baked with loads of shredded cheese?  Prep time: 20 minutes - Start To Finish: 55 minutes.

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 cup milk
1 container (10 ounces) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cups shredded provolone cheese (8 ounces)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon Progresso® Italian-style dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

1 .  Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 2-quart casserole. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2 .  Stir milk into Alfredo sauce; stir in 2 tablespoons basil, the cheese and 1 cup of the tomatoes. Pour mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining tomatoes.
3 .  Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon basil; sprinkle over top.

Dinner For Two: California Taco Chili Bake

California Taco Chili Bake - Think of this recipe as one big baked taco, a dinner that can be ready for the oven in 10 minutes flat!  Prep: 10 minutes -  Start To Finish: 35 minutes.

1 1/2cups Original Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup milk

3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)

Paprika

1 cup shredded lettuce

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

(+Additional shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired)

1.  Heat oven to 400°F. Heat chili, stirring occasionally, until hot.
2.  Beat Bisquick mix and milk with wire whisk until soft dough forms. Spread half of the dough in ungreased square baking dish, 9x9x2 or 8x8x2 inches. Top with chili. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Drop remaining dough by 6 spoonfuls onto top. Sprinkle with paprika.
3.  Bake about 25 minutes or until topping is light brown. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and additional cheese.