Strawberry Shakes

With strawberries being plentiful at the stores, it is a good time to make fast and easy strawberries shakes.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup strawberry ice cream
• 1 medium firm banana, sliced
• Whipped cream and two fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

• Place milk, ice cream and banana in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and a strawberry if desired.
• Yield: 2 servings.

Italian Pasta Bake

This is for my daughter Ashley. She wants recipes that take only a few ingredients bcause she is a struggling college student. We loved the four-ingredient main dish and we didn't miss the meat. Add a green salad and garlic bread and you have a easy but tasty meal.

Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta, or your choice
1 jar (16 ounces) garlic and onion spaghetti sauce
1 envelope Italian sald dressing mix
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce and salad dressing mix. Add pasta; toss to coat.

Trasfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Yield: 4 servings