We all flock to comfort foods after a breakup or the loss of a job, but those instances usually have a definite end-point of sorrow. However, the pandemic that has recently turned the world and all our behaviors upside down may have more of a slow-burn effect.
From opting to work from home to being more vigilant about stocking up on water, food, and other essentials, our day-to-day lives in recent weeks have changed in ways we may have never before imagined possible.
With added world-inflicted stress, the demands of launching a burgeoning business, or wearing many hats as parents as we convert our dining room tables into full-fledged homeschooling spaces, we’re all in need of a little comfort food.
It seems like comfort foods, especially those that help keep carbs low, are what we all need to brave the ever-changing nature of our new normal.
This ziti recipe is delicious, filled with healthy fats, and can stand alone as a complete meal or act as wingman to some elaborate keto dishes.
Ingredients:
2 cups, The Low Carb Bread Company (penne pasta)
1 cup, mascarpone cheese
2 oz., pecorino romano cheese (grated)
1 + 1/2 cups, Ceriello Homestyle Basil Pasta Sauce
1.5 (16 oz.) bags, Sargento (whole milk, fresh mozzarella cheese – shredded)
3/4 lb., ground beef (85/15)
1/4, white onion
1/4 red pepper
1/4 yellow pepper
1/4 orange pepper
1 tsp, garlic powder
1 tsp, onion powder
1 tbsp, Italian blend seasoning
1.5 tsp, Kosher salt
Products Used:
The Low Carb Bread Company (penne pasta):
8×8 Pyrex Baking Dish: