November memories

 

Thanksgiving

 

Tara's Spaghetti

 

Tara's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

16 ounces dried spaghetti

Drizzle of olive oil

1 pound hot Italian sausage

1 medium yellow onion- diced

½ pound fresh mushrooms – sliced

8 cloves garlic – finely chopped

1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning

1 small can tomato paste

1 (14.5 ounce) can Fire Roasted Tomatoes

1 jar prepared tomato pasta sauce

¼ cup fresh basil- minced and divided

Grated parmesan

Salt & Black Pepper

 

1.      Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2.     Heat olive oil in a large skillet.  Brown the Italian sausage, breaking up as it cooks.  Add onion and mushrooms.  Cook until softened.

3.     Add garlic.  Stir for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. 

4.     Add thyme leaves, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, fire roasted tomatoes, the jar of pasta sauce and half the basil.  Stir together well.  Simmer for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld together.  Season well with salt and pepper.

5.     Stir sauce together with cooked pasta.  Serve topped with grated parmesan and remaining fresh basil.