Pasta

Easy One-Pot Beef Stroganoff {Dairy-Free}

January 21, 2020

This is a recipe that I make almost once a week. It just may not always have those fun alphabet letters. Was it just me or did the shaped Kraft macaroni and cheese taste way better than the original macaroni shape?

It’s a favorite in our house because it’s such a cozy dish AND because it’s so easy to throw together and make during a weeknight or when you just don’t feel like spending a bunch of time in the kitchen. It is great for meal prep too!

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Easy One-Pot Beef Stroganoff {Dairy-Free}
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Cook Time 25 minutes
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Instructions
  1. In a large pan or skillet over medium heat, add the onions and ground beef and begin to brown the ground beef for about 5-6 minutes. (If you like your onions very soft, cook them first for 3-4 minutes before adding the beef. If you don't feel like adding them at all, leave them out!)
  2. Once most of the beef is browned, add remaining ingredients, except for the shredded cheese.
  3. Bring the pan to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low.
  4. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has reduced and been absorbed.
  5. The cooking time will vary depending on the pasta brand that you choose. I begin checking after about 10 minutes. Taste a noodle and see if it's approaching the texture you like. I like softer pasta, so I error on the longer cooking time.
  6. Once most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is just about done, remove the lid and add the sour cream and shredded cheese. Stir and cook until the sour cream and cheese is all melted and distributed.
  7. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

*Feel free to use more pasta to stretch the recipe some. You'll just have to compensate and add more broth. The rule I use is add enough liquid to just about cover all of the pasta. You don't need the pasta completely submerged, however. 

**Grab the pasta we use here!

***Our favorite dairy-free cheese that ACTUALLY TASTES GOOD. 

Southwest Hamburger Helper

April 24, 2018

The name says it all: Hamburger Helper. I don’t know about you, but HH will always have a special place in my heart! Who’s with me?

This southwest take on the classic is total comfort food – the best kind of food, in my opinion. Give me some pasta, a creamy sauce, some ground beef and I am one happy girl!

This Southwest Hamburger Helper uses my Pepperjack Cheese Sauce, pasta, ground beef, and a few seasonings. It’s almost as simple as the original!

You can use any pasta you like – I like to use Banza Chickpea Rotini for this recipe. It’s high in protein and fiber with super-clean ingredients. Chickpeas aren’t paleo, but we do well with them – to each his own! Life’s all about balance. I also love Bellabondanza’s Green Bean fettuccine – it’s DELICIOUS, low carb, and packed with protein too. Do what works for you!



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Southwest Hamburger Helper

Cook Time 20 minutes

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Cook Time 20 minutes

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Instructions
  1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the directions.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, brown the meat over medium heat. This should take about 5-8 minutes.

  3. Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, drain it and add it to your ground meat. (If you used good quality beef, you shouldn't have any fat to drain!)

  4. Add the cheese sauce and seasonings to the pasta.

  5. Combine ingredients and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce is heated through and thickened slightly.


Recipe Notes

* Pepperjack Cheese Sauce recipe - follow the directions to make it into a pasta sauce. You'll need 2 1/2 cups of broth. You can use the entire recipe or only half, depending on how saucy you like it. The pasta may absorb a decent amount of it, as well.

4-Ingredient Chicken & Noodles (Dairy-free)

January 22, 2018
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Chicken & Noodles is a total comfort food for many people … especially my husband. It’s simple and so yummy! Canned condensed cream of chicken soup used to be a staple in my kitchen. It was always a go to for so many dishes. However, that isn’t the case anymore. I’ve made it a goal to find healthy alternatives to things that we loved to eat! Chicken & Noodles, complete with that overly-processed condensed soup was one of them! I swear that my husband could live off of that and Beef Stroganoff. Even after finding a creamy alternative, it’s been a struggle finding a pasta that wasn’t packed with carbs yet still paleo. There’s a few delicious ones out there, but we keep those to a minimum. I recently stumbled upon a green bean pasta that has only 2 INGREDIENTS – green beans and water! This pasta is so good and packed with protein! It’s now on our dinner menu at least once a week!



I love simple, one-pot dishes! Who DOESN’T love simple tasty meals?! This dish tastes like it’s been cooking forever because of my favorite chicken bouillon paste…and, I promise, you won’t miss the dairy! This paste is liquid gold and goes into so many of my dishes! It’s organic and SO DANG TASTY! Make it a point to grab some the next time you’re at the grocery store!


 My Chicken & Noodles meal comes together so quick when you have a leftover rotisserie chicken! However, you are more than welcome to cook a couple chicken breasts or a few thighs, just for this dish! Alright, let’s get to this easy recipe!

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4-Ingredient Chicken & Noodles (Dairy-free)
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Course Dinner, Lunch
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil and add pasta. Cook until desired doneness. The pasta that I used cooks in about 4 minutes - it's awesome!
  2. Drain and add the pasta back to your pot.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes* over medium heat or until everything is heated through. Taste and add more salt if you'd like! The bouillon paste is usually plenty salty though!
  4. For extra creaminess, add a few tbsp of ghee or grass fed butter - that ALWAYS makes things even better, in my opinion! You can try mixing in some italian herbs or poultry seasonings too. Just be sure to add those in when you add the other ingredients!
  5. You can bulk up this meal buy adding some peas, carrots, or broccoli too! I love to steam a bag of broccoli in the microwave while I'm boiling the pasta and dump it in when I add my chicken. Super easy! It's super versatile and delicious so many different ways!
Recipe Notes

*Be advised, the longer you let this simmer, the more your noodles will cook. Therefore, if you let it simmer for a while on low after it's heated through, you may end up with more broken bits of noodles and a stickier consistency - still delicious. I honestly prefer things this way! haha - A mooshy mess! 🙂