This is a household favorite that I make once a week. In fact, my youngest son recently said, “You know, Mom, despite the fact we have little money and little state aid, we sure eat pretty well.” That was a heart-warming
compliment! Nothing frustrates you more than feeling inadequate in the food department. So, I know I’m on the right track, despite the fact I have little ingredients to work with! That is why this blog was started. It is my hope,
that should you find yourself in the same economic stress, you’ll be able to revert back to this site and find healthy, useful, comforting recipes.
This recipe is a “catch all”. You can use any type of your favorite meat lying around. I went to a new food bank this weekend and was given 3/4 of a pound of pork chops. We have three people here, two of which are teenage boys. How can I make a good meal and fill these bellies I love so much? I decided my best bet was my latest pasta recipe. I’ve used sausage, chicken, pork, and beef. I use whatever I have on hand that just isn’t enough for a full meal. Furthermore, it is a great use for all those spaghetti sauce cans I’ve accumulated.
1/2 – 1 pound of any type of meat you have on hand, cut in small chunks
1 box of your favorite pasta
1 tab. oil
2/3 cup of my Frozen Seasoning Blend Recipe (under Vegetables)
1 onion
2-3 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 26.5 can spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup Publix Golden Cooking Wine (optional)
1 cup of mozzarella or Colby jack cheese
1 tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Basil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Cook pasta box according to directions, drain, and set aside. Put oil inCook pasta box according to directions, drain, and set aside.
Put oil in fry pan and sauté onion for 5 min. Add Frozen Seasoning Blend, garlic, and meat. Fry until meat is cooked – about 10 min. Add spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, cooking wine, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for 25 min. on medium/low. Take off stove and toss with pasta. Top with cheese, put lid back on, and simmer on low for five minutes until cheese melts.
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