Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Spaghetti Sauce 21-30

21.) Pizza Potato: Make a deep slit in baked potatoes, then stuff with some pasta sauce, chopped pepperoni and shredded Mozzarella cheese; bake at 400° F until cheese melts.
22.) Italian Meatballs: add 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese & some chopped rosemary to a basic meatloaf recipe (using 2 lbs ground beef). Bake; top with more sauce & cheese 15 min before it's done.
23.) Baked Beans: Simmer 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/4 cup honey mustard, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 lg can white beans until bubbly.
24.) Tomato Mac & Cheese: Mix some pasta sauce with prepared macaroni & cheese in a baking dish; drizzle with more sauce; bake at 350°F until hot & bubbly.
25.) Instant Salsa: Mix 1 cup pasta sauce with 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1/2 C corn kernels, chopped cilantro, diced red onion & a dash of hot sauce.
26.) Sweet-and-Sour Franks: Bring 4 cups thinly sliced onion, 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup water and 2 Tbsp brown sugar to a boil: cover; simmer for 40 min. Serve on hot dogs.
27.) Vodka Penne: Simmer 1/2 cup heavy cream and 3 cup pasta sauce in a skillet for 3-5 min; remove from heat; stir in 2-3 Tbsp vodka. Toss with cooked penne. This one is for Jana J/K!!
28.) Saucy Marinade: Combine 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil; add smashed garlic cloves, salt & pepper. Use as marinade for 1 lb chicken or pork.
29.) Tomato Biscuits; Spread refrigerated biscuits with pasta sauce; top with grated cheddar cheese and chopped scallions; bake as directed.
30.) Country Captain: Brown chicken parts in olive oil with curry powder, chopped onion, & bell peppers; add pasta sauce; simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

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