What’s Up With Us…

When Steven and I got married there were very few things he liked to eat. Taco Bell was pretty much a main source of nutrition for him. If I were a chemist I’m pretty sure I could deduce an addictive additive in their chicken quesadilla combo. Anyhow, spaghetti of all things was one thing he did NOT like until…. he had mine =). It’s such a simple dish but we do serve it for company occasionally, just because we think it’s really yummy. Here’s how I go about it:

Saute in a Tbsp of olive oil several crushed garlic cloves, an onion chopped finely, bell pepper diced, a fresh tomato chopped, and 7-8 fresh mushrooms. Do this just until the onions run clear. Don’t brown.

Next remove casings from 3-4 mild Italian sausage links and sear in pan. I don’t cook all the way through, just enough to avoid a boiling effect. I also leave the meat fairly chunky, probably 1 inch in diameter.

In large crock pot place prepared onion mixture, meat, one can of spaghetti sauce (I use wal-mart brand), and a dash of Italian seasonings. I also add one tbsp of grape jelly (read it in a magazine years ago) and a small dash of ground cayenne pepper. Just enough to give it zip! Let simmer in crock pot as long as you need too. We like either rotini or angel hair pasta with our sauce.

Add garlic bread, salad, and voila… Very Easy! Very Yummy!! Which makes a VERY good combination!!

If you want to try it come on over tonight– that’s what we’re having. We’d love to see you….