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Ingredients
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Appetizer
Main Course
Dessert
Method
Appetizer
- 1
Prepare the Cream Cheese Dip
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped green onions, and chopped bell peppers. Mix well until everything is combined and the mixture is smooth.
- 2
Serve
Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips on the side for dipping.
Main Course
- 3
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 4
Brown the Ground Beef
In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the browned beef. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Mix with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the beef and sauce mixture. Stir well to combine. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and cover until melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Spoon the pasta onto plates and serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Dessert
- 8
Prepare the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 9
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Bake according to box instructions, usually around 30-35 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 10
Cool and Frost
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost with chocolate frosting.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve on plates, perfect for a sweet ending to your New Year's Day celebration.