Spaghetti Sauce 1-10

Ok, I know that this will take up a lot of room, but I thought it was so cool!! It fits right in with food storage. AND if you don't have spaghetti sauce, let's be on the lookout for a sale and stock up. It is awesome to have!
50 Things to Make with a Jar of Pasta Sauce

1.) Spanish Rice: cook 1 cup rice per pkg directions, substituting 1 cup pasta sauce for 1 cup of the water; stir in some capers, Spanish olives and chopped scallions.

2.) Potato Casserole: mix mashed potatoes, some pasta sauce & grated Parmesan cheese in a casserole dish; top with more sauce & cheese; bake at 425° F for 30 min.

3.) Baked Brie: Slice top rind off a small wheel of brie. Cover lightly with pasta sauce & seasoned bread crumbs; bake at 400° F for 15 min,sprinkle with fresh herbs.

4.) Mussels Marinara: Saute sliced garlic in olive oil in a deep skillet. Add a pinch of saffron, 1/2 cup white wine, 2 cup tomato sauce& 3 lbs mussels; cover; cook until mussels open, (about 5 min.)
5.) Zesty Chip Dip: Combine equal parts sour cream & pasta sauce in bowl; stir in grated Parmesan cheese, ground pepper, & oregano.

6.) Quick Ratatouille: saute chopped bell peppers, zucchini, onion,eggplant & garlic in olive oil. Add 2 parts pasta sauce to 1 part water& some fresh basil; simmer until veggies are tender.

7.) Cocktail Sauce: Mix pasta sauce with horseradish & hot sauce to taste; serve with boiled shrimp.

8.) Minestrone Soup: boil 1 jar pasta sauce & 5 cup water. Stir in cooked small pasta, chopped mixed vegetables, canned beans & grated Parmesan cheese; cook until veggies are tender.

9.)Tomato Butter: blend 1 stick butter & 1/2 cup pasta sauce in food processor; stir in chopped parsley. Use plastic wrap to roll into log;refrigerate.

10.) Olive Tapenade: Combine 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1/2 cup chopped roasted peppers. a big spoonful of capers & some parsley; serve with crackers.