Tonight I used the the very last food item from my Healthy Living Summit swag bag to make a delicious dinner!
I used a box of Eden Organic kamut ditalini pasta to make a cheesy baked pasta dish that totally hit the spot after yesterday’s pasta cravings.
Cheesy Baked Pasta
Serves two, or one very hungry person
(Note: If serving two, you will likely want a side for along with this dish, as the serving size is rather small for two people)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook + Bake Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole grain ditalini pasta, uncooked
- 1 can chicken, drained (4.5 ounces)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until it’s al dente (slightly firm)
- Remove pasta from heat, drain and place back into pot
- Add chicken, broccoli and 3/4 cup of the cheese, stirring until cheese begins to melt
- Add marinara sauce and breadcrumbs and stir until everything is mixed together
- Top with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted
This was a super-cheesy dinner winner in our house tonight! It kind of reminded me of baked ziti or mostacholi. So good!
In Need of a New Show
With Bachelor Pad over and Jersey Shore not interesting me like it used to (well, we always DVR it, but we’re not motivated to stay up and watch it like we used to be), I’m out of television shows that excite me. (Please refrain judgment on my show choices.)
I really like having one show to look forward to during the week and feel like I must be missing out on some quality show out there right now.
Why can’t Friends still be running? Wah.
Anyway, if you have any “must watch” shows that you’ve been enjoying lately, feel free to share! Since Ryan and I have no friends in our new hometown yet, we’re looking to make some new television friends until we get some kind of a social life here.
Gosh, I sound so pathetic. 
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My boyfriend comes home Friday and I was trying to figure out a great meal to have ready for him. This is perfect. 🙂 Thank you!
This looks so comforting!
Definitely Parenthood!! It’s a must see!!!!
How I Met Your Mother is funny, and I like 90210 since I’m 19 years old and love teenage drama 🙂
I watch re-runs of house hunters all the time. The show’s I look forward too are grey’s anatomy and gossip girl mostly. Not too much of a manly show but hey they’re good 🙂
we love house hunters too!
You have to watch Arrested Development from the very beginning. Such a well done show and I swear you will laugh your butt off. Love that show!!
Oh yeah I forgot I have that pasta somewhere. How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory are good 🙂
Do you watch Parenthood? It is really good! Seems like something you guys would like.
Our must watch shows are kind of lame, but they are: Dancing with the Stars (I *make* my husband watch it), Biggest Loser (though without Jillian, it might not be good anymore), Mike & Molly, Big Bang Theory, and Modern Family. I am also dying to see New Girl with Zooey Deschanel. It looks hilarious. I agree that Jersey Shore isn’t as interesting right now…but I do still watch. 😉
Hey there! I am sort of new to your blog but I absolutely love it. I am kind of obsessed 🙂 I really appreciate everything you post! Actually off to try your Ode to Starbucks smoothie for breakfast now…
My must see show for the week is Chopped on food network…Love it!!!
I wish friends was still on too! Americas next top model just started again! Brining back past contestants who didnt win! hehe should be interesting..
Thanks for the pasta recipe!
Vampire Diaries, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Amazing Race! All good choices.
NCIS- comes back this Tuesday 😀
Criminal Minds- Wednesday
White Collar- probably December/January 🙁
Psych- October 12
Glee- Tuesday 🙂
The New Girl- heard it’s really good- right after Glee!
Say Yes to the Dress- every Friday on TLC
Any Kardashians show xP
I don’t know if you have Showtime but I just caught up on all the Dexter episodes and its so addicting! Showtime on Demand allows you to watch all of the previous episodes. Season 6 starts on October 2nd!
That pasta dish looks great!
Unfortunately, I’m a TV addict and I have too many MUST watch shows! We DVR most of them and watch the next day or on weekends…But I love Gossip Girl, Parenthood, Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family and Private Practice. I also hear that new show “Up all night” is hilarious. There is another new one – “Ringer” – on the CW with Sarah Michelle Gellar, I caught the first episode last night and it definetley caught my interest and I will be watching it. It is suspense/mystery/thriller type so you might like it!
Also, have youo guys considered catching up on a show you have never watched through old seasons – netflix, etc. My husband and I started watching Californication (a Showtime show) through Netflix and we like it a lot. I also watched all 5 seasons of Friday Night Lights in about 2 weeks, once I got started, I was hooked!!!
since you’re a 90’s lover, maybe you would like the new series of 90210…. at first i was totally uninterested and now i secretly cannot wait to watch it every week! parenthood is also a great show!
The Biggest Loser and Glee start next week!
I didn’t read through all the comments so you may have already seen this one, but Modern Family is the best show on television right now! SOO funny!
Ok, so I don’t have enough time to watch scheduled TV but that is why I have a DVR 🙂 And watch a lot!! 🙂 Here’s my list…
1) One Tree Hill (hooked since season 1—> high school years) )
2) 90210 the new season!
3) Biggest Loser
4) House Hunters
5) Revenge (It starts airing sometime next week on ABC I think! Looks suspenseful!!
6) And, my guilty pleasure—> TEEN mom!
America’s Next Top Model! It’s awesomely terrible and gives lots to discuss post show. It’s a winner for sure.
Or if you’re looking for something more serious, Mad Men and House are AMAZING.
Modern Family is THE BEST. I’m not a big TV watcher but i LOVE that show. This pasta looks great- I definitely like meals like this that I can prep and leave for my boyfriend to throw into the oven! Making it soon 🙂
Gah, that pasta looks amazing…and healthy! I will definitely have to try that.
I am IN LOVE with all the Real Housewives shows on Bravo. Hooked. It’s real ‘trash-TV’, though. I also love Intervention on A & E, and The Office.
Definitely agree with the others on Project Runway and Glee, I think you would like those shows. A really great show on Showtime is Dexter. We like Chuck and Fringe too.
Sons of Anarchy comes on on Tuesdays.. you’d have to watch the previous seasons to understand, but it’s an amazing show!!
That pasta looks incredible!! I am going to have to make this for dinner one night! 🙂
You’re in luck because next week is fall premiere week!! Tons of new shows as well as the old, good ones. Parks and Recreation is one I’m most looking forward to. If you like the Office, this is similar humor, but Amy Pohler is absolutely hilarious in this role!
Oh my goodness! 🙂 That pasta dish looks absolutely incredible! <3 <3 I will have to make that for my boyfriend this week – definitely get into his good books, hopefully! 😛 Yummy! xyx
Must watch TV:
Modern Family
Project Runway
Breaking Bad
Justified
Sons of Anarchy
The last three need to be watched from the beginning so you should get the first seasons on DVD!
Hi Julie,
Some of my fav shows that are about to start next week include: The Biggest Loser (LOVE THIS ONE), Survivor, and Modern Family (might be the funniest show I have ever seen). Something that we also love to watch that is mid-season right now is Top Chef! The current season is Just Desserts, but the regular season will start after that. Since you love food and cooking, just like I do, you might really enjoy this show!
While I am in the process of commenting, I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely love your blog. I find it inspirational, funny, and very entertaining. I feel like I am sitting with you over a cup of coffee when I read your posts. Hmmmm does that make me weird? Anyways, thanks for….well… being you 🙂
Modern Family and Big Bang Theory!
The Good Wife!! The third season starts Sep. 25! I would def watch season 1 and season 2 beforehand, though!
Modern Family! Seriously, best.show.ever.
if you liked jersey shore and bachelor pad you should check out most eligible dallas. It’s hilarious. Definitely one of those shows where you need someone to watch it with so you can comment throughout the whole thing! But the first season might be over now. Other options: How I Met Your Mother (hilarious!), Mad Men (stream it on Netflix watch instantly), Friday Night Lights (I think it’s ended but find it because it’s amazing!!)
i watch sooooo much tv, it’s just wrong. For reality, I love Bethenny! And still love Jersey Shore 🙂 My other faves (mostly dramas and dramedies) include: Breaking Bad, True Blood, Dexter, Shameless, Castle (this is a really fun one that my husband and I love!), Fringe, Boardwalk Empire…I could go on and on…
The Sing-Off starts on 9/19/11. There is also always Teen Mom which ends next week unfortunately.
At least the fall line-up starts soon! We are anxious for our shows to begin next week!
And as far as Friday Night Lights, it did end but it was AMAZING. Most (if not all) episodes are on Netflix Instant.
a new show started last night with will arnett and christina applegate, Up All Night, it was hilarious.
PARENTHOOD!
I have so many that I have to watch! Modern Family, The Office, How I Met Your Mother, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, Big Bang Theory and Mad Love 🙂 All soooo good.
The Sing-Off is a FANTASTIC show and it begins on Monday at 8:00. That’s the one with the a cappella groups. It is amazing. And since you really like Straight No Chaser (sorry, is it creepy that I know that?) you would LOVE this show. And Nick Lachey is the host and he’s easy on the eyes.
Oh, and I DVR’ed “Up All Night” with Christina Applegate, it premiered last night. (you can probably get it On Demand) It looks hilarious. Haven’t watched it yet, but if it’s good I’ll let ya know!
Obsessed with Weeds and Sons of Anarchy right now! Both a little grittier, so boys are all about them also!
How I Met Your Mother! It surpassed Friends as my favorite show of all time.
My city got 90!! and with television, now that big brother is over, there is no more reality tv that interests me either! BUT the season premiere of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is tonight and its SO funny!!
I love How I Met Your Mother also! I say it’s the new, modern friends. I also have a soft spot for the Big Bang Theory and a guilty pleasure spot for Pretty Little Liars 🙂
I love “Parenthood” on NBC.
Big Bang Theory is amazing. Nothing will ever beat FRIENDS as the best show ever, but BBT is definitely my 2nd favorite. Start watching it from the beggining – we order the season’s discs off Netflix. It’s much more funny when you fully know the characters’ personalities!
Modern Family and Happy Endings – they are both so funny and heart-warming.
Dancing with the stars!!!!! Best ever. And X-Factor is coming out in the U.S. looks pretty fabulous as well 🙂 I love shows like that. I’m also looking forward to Grey’s Anatomy and the new series Pan Am on Sunday nights on ABC. sometimes I think I should’ve lived in that 60’s/70’s era haha
I am also crazy obsessed with Sons of Anarchy. I started watching Season 1 on Netflix last weekend, and am now already into Season 2 (netflix), they have through season 3 online. Some scenes are a little…rough, but for the most part its good. <3 Jax Teller, and his booty!!! 🙂
Parenthood is another really good one, and we DVR'd the new Up all Night.
That pasta looks delicious!!!
I watch so many shows it is getting ridiculous LOL I watch:
Modern Family (hilarious)
Criminal Minds
Law and Order: SVU
Grey’s Anatomy (my all-time favorite)
Private Practice
Body of Proof
Anything Kardashian related 🙂
Anything on food network (since you like to cook, you should watch some of the shows on there)
Real Housewives of Orange County
Hope this gives you some ideas 🙂