While you can see by simply scanning Laurentiis's recipes that she's a big fan of the high-health-ranking Mediterranean diet, she has also admitted as much herself. While talking to Food & Wine, Laurentiis said, "The Mediterranean diet has gained so much worldwide recognition for a reason. It is built on the foundation of using really good, simple ingredients to make extremely flavorful dishes. That mentality has shaped everything I've done in my career in the kitchen."
If you look at the back of a 3-ounce packet of Maruchan chicken ramen, you'll see that eating the entire thing gives you 1,520 milligrams of sodium, 66% of the daily recommended value. Most of this comes from the seasoning rather than the noodles, as salt is in the "less than 1%" category of the noodle ingredients, but the leading ingredient for the soup base.
These baked chalupas feature the ultimate combination of textures, flavors, and colors in one package with a distinctly Mexican flair. Cheesy, creamy, and comforting, they taste like a taco but also have a crunch that is not normally associated with the dish. Hearty toppings like shredded chicken, two types of cheese, avocados, salsa, and cilantro makes for a chalupa dish that feels refreshing and filling all at once.
Sheet-pan meals are a perfect solution for busy families, allowing for one dish to accommodate various dietary preferences while keeping preparation and cleanup simple.