Dish 39 - Creamy Tortellini Casserole

Creamy Tortellini Casserole

Prep Time: 20min; Total Time: 35min; Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
1 packet fresh tortellini
1/2 cup finely crushed buttery crackers

Method:

1. Heat oven to 350oF. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Cook carrots and onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in cheese, peas and tortellini. Spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle with crackers.
4. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes, or until edge begins to bubble.
   

Recipe Source: From Betty Crocker

Dish 1 - Steak with Herbed Vegetables

Steak with Herbed Vegetables
Serves 4

Ingredients:
Steak:
Porterhouse steak
Oregano
Onion salt
Olive Oil
Salt & pepper
Herbed Carrots:
4 carrots
1-2 Tbsp castor sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp mixed herbs
1/4 cup butter/margarine
2 Tbsp water
Herbed Potatoes:
4 Baby Potatoes
Mixed herbs
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Season All

Method:
Steak:

1. Season the steak with a drizzle of olive oil, some cracked pepper and salt.
2. Sprinkle a good amount of oregano and onion salt over both sides and rub in to coat.
3. Put the steak onto a hot grill, BBQ or pan. For medium rare, cook it for about 3 minutes on each side, turning only once.
4. When it's almost done, use tongs to cook the side of the steak as well.
   

Herbed Carrots:

1. Slice carrots evenly and place in saucepan.
2. Add all other ingredients.
3. Place on high heat until butter has melted, stirring continuously.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender.

Herbed Potatoes:

1. Cut potatoes in half and place in a microwave safe bowl.
   
2. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes.
3. Add all other ingredients (quantities to taste) and toss to combine.
4. Cover and microwave on high for approximately 3 minutes, until potatoes are tender, but still firm.
   

Plate up all elements and serve with steamed green vegetables.

Hint: To cook steak perfectly, ensure meat is at room temperature before you start cooking.

Recipe Sources: Steak: Coles Supermarket Catalogue; Herbed Carrots: My mum; Herbed Potatoes: my own invention