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Red Sauce (Marinara/Bolognese) Pasta

This red sauce pasta is a fast and easy meal that my kids love, and freezes great for leftovers.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 Portions of sauce

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Sauce Pan

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 1 Package Noodles Whatever kind you like

Sauce

  • 1 Large Can Tomato or Pasta Sauce
  • 1 Large Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Small Can Tomato Paste
  • 1 lb Ground Meat Ideally Beef, but use whatever you have. Theoretically optional.
  • 1/2 lb Mushrooms Optional
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil Canola is good, but use whatever you have

Spices

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Italian Themed Spice Mix

Instructions

  • Put a large pot of water on. Use it to cook the noodles per the instructions on the package.
  • Fry the meat and/or mushrooms in oil, in sauce pan, on medium heat, until they are nicely browned. Add the spices while they cook.
  • Reduce heat on sauce pan to low. Add tomatoes, sauce, and pasta. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve

Notes

  • If fresh onions are preferred over onion powder, dice 1 large onion and cook with meat/mushrooms.
  • Spices listed are suggestions, adjust spices to taste.
  • Leftover sauce can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for easy meals in the future.  I prefer half cup portions for individual meals, but do what works for you.