Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients 2 packets ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded 3 cups (720 mL) water, for cooking noodles 6 tablespoons (96 g) creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons (30 mL) soy sauce 2 teaspoons (10 mL) toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons (10 mL) rice vinegar or lime juice 1 tablespoon (15 mL) hot sauce or chili crisp, to taste 3 tablespoons (45 mL) warm water, plus reserved noodle water as needed 1 garlic clove, minced or grated, optional 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated, optional Salt, to taste, if needed Sliced green onions, optional garnish Crushed peanuts, optional garnish ⸻ Instructions Place the ramen noodles, gently broken apart, in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Add 3 cups of water. Microwave for about 5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, pausing to stir if needed. Carefully remove the hot bowl and reserve some of the cooking ...

   Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Rest Time: 15 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients 3 tablespoons (42 g) butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150 g) 1 pound (454 g) ground mild Italian sausage 9 ounces (255 g) fresh baby spinach 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 6 g) 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon  chicken broth paste, plus 1-2 tablespoons water if needed 2 cups (480 mL) milk, preferably warmed Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and black pepper, to taste 8 ounces (227 g) ricotta or cream cheese, room temperature  1 cup (245 g) pure pumpkin purée 1 large egg 5 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided 1 cup (100 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (100–115 g) grated Gouda, or a blend of Gouda and mozzarell...

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 5–6 Category: Main Dish Notes After Making Delicious!! Save a little pasta water for reheating.   Ingredients 2 tablespoons (30mL/27g) extra virgin olive oil 1 pound (454g) Polska kielbasa, quartered 1 cup (160g) diced onion 3 cloves (about 9g) fresh garlic, minced 3 cups (720mL) chicken broth 1 (10-ounce/283g) can Italian style stewed diced tomatoes, undrained ⅔ cup (160mL) half and half or heavy cream 11 ounces (312g) dry pasta, such as rotini, penne, or farfalle Salt and black pepper, to taste 1½ cups (about 170g) shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese ½ cup (about 50g) sliced scallions, for garnish Instructions Prep the Ingredients Quarter the Polska kielbasa, dice the onion, mince the garlic, shred the cheese if needed, and slice the scallions. Measure the chicken broth, cream, pasta, and seasonings so everything is ready before cooking. Cook the Pasta Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart ...