Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

My Mother always used to tell me, "The fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach," so this spaghetti with my homemade meat sauce was the first dish I ever made for my would-be husband when we first met 15 years ago. 

It was a huge hit and has since come to be known as "Michelle's World-Famous Spaghetti."

This entree served with garlic toast and a green salad is always a popular hit in our home for family and friends alike.


What You Need:
1lb. ground beef
6 oz. pork sausage (about 3 patties)
1 small Italian sausage link

1 pint sliced mushrooms
1/2 large white onion - finely chopped
1 bunch spring (green) onions - finely chopped
1 large tomato - diced

2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro - finely chopped
1-2 Tbsp DYB? Mediterranean Spice Blend*

1 24-oz jar tomato & basil pasta sauce (I use Bertolli™)
1/2 jar of water


Let's Cook:

• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, pork sausage, and Italian sausage.
• Drain excess grease from meat.
• Add meat mix to a dutch oven along with mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes.
• Add sauce & water to the pot; stir.
• Add all spices; stir.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer for one hour.
• Stir occasionally.

Prepare your favorite pasta per package directions.  I use Barilla™.
Drain pasta, and either add it directly to the sauce or plate it with the sauce on top.
Serve with a nice green salad, and garlic toast.

Nutrition Facts:  Not Available

* While I used a Middle Eastern Spice called Za'atar originally, DoYouBake? Mediterranean Spice Blend has proven to be just as tasty and a whole lot less expensive.  It can be purchased from Love 2 Bake.

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

The aroma that fills your kitchen, no! your entire house, while these are baking is absolutely mouth-watering and I can guarantee you'll be sampling one (or three) before these make it to your table.    


What You Need:
6 cups quartered new (red) potatoes
1/4 cup light olive oil
2 Tbsp DYB? French Fry Seasoning*


Let's Create:
Whisk the olive oil and seasoning blend in a mixing bowl.
Add potatoes and coat well.


Let's Cook:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Spread the potatoes evenly on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes. (no need to stir during baking).

Nutrition Facts:   Not Available.

*DoYouBake? French Fry Seasoning can be purchased from Love 2 Bake.

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