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.

 

 

 

Hamburger noodles

1 package Fideo noodles
1 pound ground beef
Onion
14oz diced tomatoes
1 can corn

Boil noodles.  Brown ground beef with onion.  Add corn and noodle . Serve sprinkled with cheese.

No Boil Crock Pot Mac n Cheese

INGREDIENTS

• 2½ cups milk
• 1 (12- ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika (I used smoked paprika)
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup butter, cubed
• 4 ounces Velveeta, cubed
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Pour the uncooked macaroni into your 5 quart Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker. Top with butter and all cheeses.
3. Pour the milk mixture on top and stir to combine.
4. Do your best to press all the macaroni into the milk mixture. It won't be completely covered, this is ok.
5. Cover your Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring once after one hour.
6. The mac and cheese will be done when all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.

NOTES

I used Barilla brand pasta*

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