30-Minute Meal Comfort Foods
This month, whip up a hearty dinner that you'll totally fall for, like Rachael Ray's soups, sausages and rustic veggie pastas. It's time to get cozy in the kitchen!
Butternut and Parsley Penne
Talk about a mouth-watering meatless main. This pasta dish is full of hearty squash, spicy peppers and tons of fresh herbs and spices.
Break It Down
The following is a step-by-step guide to this hearty meal. First up: Roast squash until just tender and brown at the edges.
Step 2
Heat up the EVOO, parsley stems, garlic, ginger, chile and scallion whites in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add half a ladleful of the pasta cooking water to the sauce, and then add the pasta.
Step 4
Add the parsley leaves, scallion greens, squash and cheese to the skillet and stir it all together to combine.
Quick Homemade Sausage & Lentil Soup
You'll never believe how easy it is to make sausage from scratch. Just combine ground meat with some herbs and spices, and you may never buy premade links again!
Wursts with Apple, Potato & Onion Hash
A true ode to Oktoberfest, this 30-Minute Meal will take your taste buds all the way to Germany.
Schnitzel Cordon Bleu
Schnitzel is another traditional German dish. Rachael's version only gets better when piled high with ham and melted cheese!
Warm Pearled Barley & Mushroom Salad with Sliced Flank Steak
This savory steak salad gets even meatier with the addition of hearty sautéed mushrooms.
Garlicky Beef Skewers with Potato Hash & Spiked Ketchup
This dish gives "meat and potatoes" the ultimate 30-minute makeover!
Break It Down
Thread as many pieces of 1 1/2-inch cubes of beef sirloin as will fit on skewers.
Step 2
Cook the potatoes in a large skillet over medium-high, stirring occasionally until browned.
Step 3
To make the spiked ketchup, stir the ketchup with the Worcestershire, horseradish, Tabasco and a pinch of course pepper.
Step 4
Finish it up with a squeeze of lemon over the beef and serve with the greens, crispy potatoes and spiked ketchup.
Red Chicken Marsala
This one-pot wonder will warm you up from the inside out.
Break If Down
Cook the dried mushrooms in a small saucepan in the stock at a low, rolling boil until the mushrooms soften and the liquid reduces slightly.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, cook the chicken, turning once, until browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 3
Add the butter and sliced fresh mushrooms to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, then add the shallows, garlic, thyme and parsley stems and season.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes and the Marsala and bring to a simmer.
Lamb Sausages with Harissa Sweet Potatoes
Harissa is a Tunisian hot sauce made with peppers, spices and herbs such as garlic, coriander and chili powder. It adds a rich, sweet, spiciness to any dish.
Spaghetti with Cauliflower & Tuna
Although this pasta is light, it packs a ton of flavor in each bite.
Zucchini & Fennel Soup with Garlic Croutons
Just as comfort food season emerges, so does fall produce such as zucchini and fennel.
Break It Down
Turn on the broiler and toast the bread until golden; rub with the cut sides of the garlic, and then cut into cubes and place on a baking sheet.
Step 2
In a medium soup pot, cook the zucchini, fennel, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 3
Add the stock and a mug of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until ready to serve. Stir in the herbs.
Step 4
Divide the croutons among 4 bowls and top with the soup.
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