Jada Recipes

"Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until blended.
4. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until smooth.
5. Toss cooked pasta with asparagus and pesto until well coated.
6. Serve immediately.

Philly Cheesesteak Braid

Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
3. Add mushrooms and ground beef to the pan. Cook until the beef is browned. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet.
5. Place the beef mixture in the center of the dough and sprinkle with provolone cheese.
6. Cut slits on the sides of the dough, about 1 inch apart.
7. Fold the dough over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect.
8. Brush the top with beaten egg.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
10. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving."

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