Friday nights are great nights for a fun dinner- my friend makes homemade pizza every Friday night. Tonight we had a pasta bake, making use of some pepperoni, a little precooked hamburger I had thawed and pre-shredded Italian cheese. To make it more healthy, I wish I had had some bell peppers and frozen spinach to add (this picture is obviously not of my dish). I like to think of meats like pepperoni, ham, bacon and sausage as condiments- add just enough for flavor. Although it's healthier, I don't use turkey pepperoni because it tastes sweet to me. Pepperoni is best when slightly crunchy, not soppy and soggy in it's own oil. To crisp up any pepperoni you are using, put a paper towel down on a plate, spread the pepperoni one layer thin on top and top with another paper towel. Microwave for 30-60 seconds in the microwave. Blot well. This also reduces the fat going in to your dish since it will all be on the paper towels!
~Here's to Healthy Eating
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