Menu Monday

Well, I may not have time for much more lately, but at least I've been trying to be consistent about putting a menu plan together here once a week!  It finally snowed last night so went out and enjoyed playing in it with the kids for a while, who have the day off from school for Mr. Luther King Jr. Day.  There wasn't very much snow, but LR asked me to help her make a snowman with what we had.

Snowy the snowman :)

I had a friend request last week's easy lasagna recipe so I'll share it here.  It was actually given to me by a friend/co-worker many years ago when I worked at a bank.

Easy Lasagna:
1lb Italian Sausage (I use the kind in a tube)
1 Jar Prego - Traditional
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 16 oz container ricotta
shredded parmesan
9 cooked lasagna noodles (I cheat and buy mine fresh)

Brown Sausage and Add Prego.  Simmer
Layer 3 cooked noodles on bottom of 13x9 pan and cover with sauce mixture.
Layer 3 more noodles.
Spread Ricotta Cheese over noodles and then cover cheese with  1/2 mozzarella and parmesan
Layer 3 more noodles and cover with sauce mixture.
Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Well, maybe it is not the most cost effective, but I like my lasagna to be extra cheesy and the sausage gives it lots of flavor.  I look for the sausage on sale and freeze it.  I also make two pans so I have one for the freezer. :)

Here's this week's menu:
Monday: Chicken Enchilada Soup in the Crockpot
Tuesday: Stew in the Crockpot
Wednesday: Chicken Stroganoff in the Crockpot
Thursday: Taco Salad
Friday: Mexican Chicken and Rice
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Breakfast

Well, that's what we're eating this week.  I have a very small grocery list because most of this is coming out of my pantry and freezer.  It's going to be a good week on our grocery budget! :)

Have a great week all!
~Melissa