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Creamy Herb Pasta

3Lb. Wide egg noodles, cooked, drained

2Cups Half and Half

2Cups Milk

4Pkg. (8 Oz. ea.) Cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes

1Cup Butter or margarine, room temperature

2Tbsp. All purpose flour 1/2 Cup Chopped parsley 1/4 Cup Chopped chives

1to 2 Tbsp. Italian herb seasoning Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat Roaster Oven to 350°F.

Combine all ingredients in Cookwell; stir gently until well mixed. Cover; bake 45 to 60 minutes or until set.

To hold: Reduce temperature to 250°F. add milk if pasta begins to dry. Serves 25.

Spaghetti with Meatballs and Sauce

1Recipe Meatballs, cooked (from page 9)

8Lb. Spaghetti noodles

3Tbsp. Salt

6Tbsp. Vegetable oil

1/2 Cup Butter or margarine, melted Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Sauce:

4Cans (29 Oz. ea.) Stewed tomatoes

4Cans (29 Oz. ea.) Tomato puree

4Cans (12 Oz. ea.) Tomato paste

1Large Onion, finely diced 1/2 Cup Granulated sugar 1/2 Cup Italian herb seasoning

1Tbsp. Salt

Preheat Roaster Oven to 350°F.

Combine all sauce ingredients in Cookwell; stir until well mixed. Cover; cook 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until thick.

Add cooked meatballs; stir until covered with sauce. Reduce temperature to 300°F. Cover; cook 45 to 60 minutes or until meat is heated through.

Cook noodles in hot boiling water in three large pots. Add 1 Tbsp. salt and 2 Tbsp. oil to each pot. Stir noodles gently during cooking. Drain; toss with melted margarine. Serve immediately with hot sauce and meatballs; sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.

Serves 50.

18-Qt. Roaster Oven

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Nesco Roaster Oven manual Creamy Herb Pasta, Spaghetti with Meatballs and Sauce

Roaster Oven specifications

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