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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew
Dinner Mediterranean

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
190 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
  2. 2 Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add olive oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir in tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  3. 3 Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

By CookingForDummies

Lentil and Eggplant Moussaka
Dinner Mediterranean

Lentil and Eggplant Moussaka

3.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
75 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch eggplant slices in the boiling water for 1 minute. Rinse slices under cold water, then drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 Blanch tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute. Rinse in cold water, then remove skins. Cut tomatoes into quarters and remove and discard the cores. Chop tomatoes coarsely.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add lentils and tomato paste; sauté briefly. Add vegetable broth, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Add chopped tomatoes, zucchini, savory, cinnamon, and cumin. Cover, increase heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Pour 1/2 of the lentil mixture into the bottom of a large oven-proof dish. Cover with 1/2 of the eggplant slices. Pour remaining lentil mixture over top and cover with remaining eggplant slices.
  7. 7 Mash feta cheese with a fork; mix with yogurt and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Spread over the eggplant layer.
  8. 8 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

By chefdavidgeisser

Lamb Meatballs and Sauce
Dinner Mediterranean

Lamb Meatballs and Sauce

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly grease with oil.
  2. 2 Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl; soak until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine bread crumb mixture, lamb, egg, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tomato paste, rosemary, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated oven until slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
  6. 6 Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, mint, and pepper flakes in a large saucepan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Tomato Chicken Skewers
Dinner

Tomato Chicken Skewers

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak 8 wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
  2. 2 Stir together tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and rosemary in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat evenly.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to medium heat.
  4. 4 Thread chicken pieces and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the skewers and place on a broiler rack.
  5. 5 Spoon over any remaining glaze and cook under the preheated hot broiler, turning occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary.

By Babs35

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil
Dinner

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes in an airtight container; cover and shake vigorously until well combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Shake oil mixture well and divide between dipping dishes.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Dad's Spaghetti
Dinner

Dad's Spaghetti

4.3

Prep
Cook
25 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until meat is brown. Drain. Return meat mixture to pan with tomato paste, tomato soup and water. Cook, stirring, until heated through and thickened, 5 to 15 minutes. Serve over cooked pasta.

By VICKI C

Worcestershire Ribs
Dinner

Worcestershire Ribs

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover a roasting pan with aluminum foil and place ribs into the pan.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, turning ribs halfway through.
  3. 3 While the ribs are cooking, stir tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, golden syrup, and hot pepper sauce together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Remove ribs from the oven and drain off fat. Drizzle sauce over ribs and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle red pepper and onion over ribs and continue to bake until meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Seafood Rick

Chipotle Cauliflower 'Rice'
Dinner

Chipotle Cauliflower 'Rice'

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse cauliflower in a blender until it is broken up and looks like rice.
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower 'rice' and water in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet; saute over medium heat until slightly browned and softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in chipotle sauce, recaito, tomato paste, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces and mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.

By Kristen Flowers

Instant Pot Beef-Stuffed Peppers
Dinner

Instant Pot Beef-Stuffed Peppers

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add olive oil to the inner liner of a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add beef and onion to the hot oil and cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and drain.
  2. 2 Return beef and onion to the pot, still on Saute mode. Stir in water, tomato paste, and taco seasoning. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Fill bell peppers with the mixture.
  3. 3 Pour 1 cup of water into the inner liner; set trivet inside and place stuffed bell peppers on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By bdweld

Homemade Red Pasta Dough
Dinner Italian

Homemade Red Pasta Dough

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center; crack eggs into center. Add tomato paste and salt. Gently beat eggs and tomato paste with a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until dough is runny. Bring remaining flour into dough using a bench scraper until forms a ball. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too stiff.
  2. 2 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. 4 Roll dough out using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Turn into your favorite pasta shape.

By Alemarsi

Baby Back Ribs with Papaya Sauce
Dinner

Baby Back Ribs with Papaya Sauce

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
110 min
Total
480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the garlic, papaya, water, wine, honey, and tomato paste into a food processor. Pulse until until the mixture is finely chopped, about 15 seconds.
  2. 2 Place the ribs into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and pour the marinade overtop. Mix the ribs around in the marinade to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
  3. 3 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove ribs from the marinade, and shake off excess. Scrape the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside.
  5. 5 Bake the ribs in the preheated oven until the meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Baste every 15 minutes with the reserved marinade.

By Amber

Game Day Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Dinner

Game Day Jalapeno Cheese Dip

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat. Stir in the cheese cubes; cook over medium heat until melted, stirring constantly. Mix in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chiles, and jalapeno peppers. Stir well.
  2. 2 Transfer dip to a slow cooker set to Low to serve.

By Kel Kel

Chicken in a Pot
Dinner

Chicken in a Pot

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine the broth, tomato paste, ground black pepper, oregano, salt and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
  2. 2 Dredge the chicken in the bread crumbs, coating well. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken in the oil for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
  3. 3 Add the reserved broth mixture and the mushrooms to the skillet and bring to a boil. Then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside, covering to keep it warm.
  4. 4 Bring broth mixture to a boil and cook for 4 minutes, or until reduced to desired thickness. Spoon sauce over the chicken and serve.

By Jo Ann

Quick Oven-Baked Shrimp
Dinner

Quick Oven-Baked Shrimp

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a glass or ceramic baking dish with olive oil.
  2. 2 Mix shrimp, tomato paste, chili powder, basil, garlic powder, and salt. Add lemon juice and mix well. Add cilantro; mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink, 20 to 25 minutes; don't overcook, the shrimp will get hard.

By bavscookin

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti
Dinner

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add chopped onions, and cook until tender. Add ground beef, and brown. Stir in salt and turmeric. Dilute tomato paste in water, and add to the beef mixture. Cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  2. 2 Cook spaghetti in a large kettle of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. 3 Combine beef mixture and noodles in a large kettle. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes.

By Ladan M Miller

Tomato Chops I
Dinner

Tomato Chops I

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Season pork chops with garlic salt to taste. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chops and brown in oil for about 4 to 6 minutes each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. 2 In the same skillet, saute onion and celery until translucent. Add tomato paste and heat through, stirring, until liquid is bubbling. Add tomato sauce and heat through, stirring, until bubbling. Add water to thin sauce. Return chops to skillet, reduce heat to very low and let simmer until meat is very tender and sauce thickens (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours), adding water as needed.

By CHRISTYJ

Hearty Tomato Rice Soup
Dinner

Hearty Tomato Rice Soup

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a pot over medium heat, mix the beef broth, water, tomato paste, garlic, and bay leaves. Stir in the beef bouillon until dissolved. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, and mix in the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 25 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove bay leaves, and serve warm with a sprinkling of Cheddar cheese.

By Sarah Gartland

Mexican Beans and Rice
Dinner

Mexican Beans and Rice

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the rice, onion and pepper and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the broth and tomato paste and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in the beans and cilantro, if desired, and cook until the mixture is hot.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Michael's Chicken
Dinner

Michael's Chicken

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend cider vinegar, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Mix in the onion, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute the chicken thighs until browned. Remove from heat, drain, and arrange in a medium baking dish. Cover with the cider vinegar sauce mixture.
  4. 4 Bake covered 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

By Michael Mako

Nonna's Sweet Pasta Sauce for Two
Dinner

Nonna's Sweet Pasta Sauce for Two

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

By Wolf

Vegan Taco Chili
Dinner

Vegan Taco Chili

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sautee the mushrooms, garlic, onion and celery until tender. Transfer them to a stock pot or slow cooker. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beans and Mexican-style corn. Cook for at least an hour to blend the flavors.

By Summer Adams

Quick Coconut Curry with Rice, Corn, and Beans
Dinner

Quick Coconut Curry with Rice, Corn, and Beans

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix black-eyed peas, coconut milk, corn, tomato paste, curry powder, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a pot until smooth and evenly combined; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until curry sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour enough water into a separate pot to almost fill and bring to a boil; season with a pinch of salt. Add rice to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain excess water from rice.
  3. 3 Mix rice and curry sauce together in a large bowl.

By SN

Peach BBQ Sauce
Dinner

Peach BBQ Sauce

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add peaches, tomato paste, vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, mustard, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, pepper, and 10 grinds salt to a food processor. Blend until well combined into a thick sauce, about 1 minute. It's okay if some some flecks of ginger remain.
  2. 2 Pour the sauce into an 8-inch frying pan. Heat to a soft boil over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Use right away or cool on the countertop, pour into a container, label, and refrigerate.

By 1010lisalynn

Mena's Prosciutto and Basil Pizza
Dinner

Mena's Prosciutto and Basil Pizza

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place prosciutto in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a pizza pan, baking sheet, or baking stone. Press pizza dough out onto the pan, spreading to the edges, but avoiding pulling the dough apart.
  4. 4 Combine tomato paste, water, oregano, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Spread an even layer over the dough. Reserve remaining mixture for use on another pizza. Sprinkle minced garlic over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella on top, then the fried prosciutto, then the rest of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle sliced basil leaves over pizza.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese and crust are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let pizza cool for 3 to 4 minutes, slice, and serve.

By Malina Bleeding Heart Morris