Tiramisu Anacapri
1 Cup cold water
1 Can fat free sweetened condensed milk
1 Pkg sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix
1 Pkg neufchael cream cheese, softened
1 Tub frozen lite whipped topping, thawed
1/4 Cup Kahlua
1/4 Cup Amaretto
2 TBSP instant coffee granules
24 Each ladyfingers
3 TBSP unsweetened cocoa, divided
Instructions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Cover surface with plastic wrap; chill 30 minutes or until firm.
2. Remove plastic wrap, and add cream cheese. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Gently fold in whipped topping.
3. Bring 1/2 cup of Kahlúa and Amaretto to a soft boil for about 5 minutes or until alcohol boils off. Combine with the espresso. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise. Arrange 16 ladyfinger halves, flat sides down, in a trifle bowl or large glass bowl.
4. Drizzle with 1/2 cup Kahlúa mixture. Spread one-third of pudding mixture evenly over ladyfingers; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cocoa. Repeat layers, ending with cocoa. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 9 hours
Calories: 310
Cholesterol: 95 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Sodium: 265 mg
Tortellini Sausage Alfredo
1 Package cheese or spinach tortellini
1 Tsp olive oil
1/4 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp white pepper
1/8 Tsp garlic powder
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 Pound Italian turkey sausage
1/2 Cup chopped onion
1/4 Cup chopped green pepper
1 Cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 TBSP all-purpose flour
1 1/4 Cup milk
1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese
1 TBPS worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
1. In a large sauce pan, bring 2 qts water to a boil. Add the tortellini, oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg. Cook according to package directions until pasta is tender.
2. In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, green pepper and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk.
3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain tortellini; add to the sausage mixture. Stir in parmesan cheese and worcestershire sauce.
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Total Time: 50
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I'll be on the lookout for more in the coming weeks. I'd like to see if I can find something similar, but free.
