Looking for a hearty meal to brighten up your day? Here are some ideas for comfort food that are sure to be a hit!
Let's just talk about the food situation for a moment. My recent diet has largely consisted of the non-perishable foods I bought a month ago in preparation for the "worst-case scenario". There's nothing comforting about that. Now that grocery stores are back to normal in terms of food, I've decided the time has come to step up my game and delve into the world of preparing actual meals. Not just meals--comfort food. With these recipe ideas for comfort food classics, you're likely to find something that the whole family will be on board with. They'll probably be asking for seconds, and maybe even third helpings!
These comfort food ideas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser in any family:
This yummy, classic, Italian dish is the perfect comfort food.
PREP TIME
25 mins
COOK TIME
35 mins
TOTAL TIME
an hr
COURSE
dinner
CUISINE
Italian
SERVINGS
10 people
CALORIES
578.0 kcal
1
lb
ziti pasta (dry)
1
onion (chopped)
1
lb
lean ground beef or Italian sausage
2
jars
(26 oz) your favorite spaghetti sauce
6
oz
provolone cheese (sliced)
about 6 slices
1 1/2
cups
ricotta cheese
6
oz
mozzarella cheese (shredded)
3
tbsp
parmesan cheese (grated)
Classic Baked Ziti
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef (or Italian sausage) over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.
Calories:
578.0 kcal
Carbohydrates:
59.0 g
Cholesterol:
71.0 mg
Fat:
24.0 g
Protein:
27.0 g
Serving Amount:
4
Serving Unit:
oz
Sodium:
715.0 mg
Do you ever look at the weather and think, "this would be the perfect night for a soup or stew"? I know it's been an especially rainy spring for us this year, and I've often found myself craving a hot bowl of stew. Here are some comfort food ideas that will definitely satisfy that craving!
While being stuck inside certainly isn't ideal, it's the perfect time to brush up on some new, yummy recipes that you can add to your family recipe collection or share with your friends on FamilyApp!