SPINACH FETA BURGERS
“I was visiting a college friend in Florida, and we had limited ingredients available for dinner. This is what we came up with... and a few mango margaritas!” -Shelly
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients
• Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 tablespoon garlic powder • ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional) • 1 beaten egg
• 1 pound ground turkey • 6–8 oz container feta cheese crumbles • 8 oz bag washed spinach, stems removed
Submitted by Shelly B., OH RN
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, feta cheese, spinach, salt, pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs (if using), and beaten egg. 2. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. 3. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). 5. Place the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). 6. Serve the burgers on your choice of bread or enjoy them bun- less with a side of tzatziki sauce.
BOWTIES WITH SAUSAGE
“This is my husband’s favorite and most requested dish. We swapped penne out for bowtie pasta when my oldest daughter was a toddler so that she would eat it. We told her it was ‘Minnie’s bows’ from Disney. Now all three of my children love it. It’s a regular recipe in my dinner rotation.” -Jessica
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes
• 1 lb bowtie pasta (or your preferred pasta) • 1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage • 1 small onion, diced Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 ½ cups half and half • 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping) • Salt and pepper, to taste
Submitted by Jessica W., PA RN
Instructions
1. Prepare the cornstarch mixture: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the half and half until smooth. Set aside. 2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, return to the pot, and cover to keep warm. 3. Sauté the onion: While the pasta water is heating, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the
diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. 4. Cook the sausage: Add the ground sweet Italian sausage to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. 5. Make the sauce: Whisk the half-and- half and cornstarch mixture again to ensure it’s smooth. Pour it into the pan with the sausage and stir in ¼ cup of
grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce. Gently stir until the pasta is evenly coated. 7. Serve: Divide the pasta into bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
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