Vegetable pasta bake recipes - 2 recipes

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VIDEO: Rice Pudding and Dulce de Leche Mason Jars

What happens when you layer rice pudding and dulce de leche in mason jars? Sweet, sweet magic!

METHOD

In a saucepan, combine the rice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and milk, and simmer.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, stir, and simmer for a few more minutes. Remove from heat.
In a mason jar, layer the rice pudding and dulce de leche, and top with a sprinkling of powdered cinnamon.
Enjoy!

By gordanas

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

10 ounces dry pasta (I used a combination of rotini, farfalle and penne. Any similar size would work.)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 cup whole milk, heavy cream or half-and-half (I used half-and-half)
1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, cut into large chunks (I used grape tomatoes sliced in half)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish