MEALS UNDER $10 - Pasta with Italian Sausage Tomato Sauce!

PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE TOMATO SAUCE - 
Total Cost - $7.81 + approx. $2 for seasonings = $9.81)
(makes approximately 4 large servings)
TOTAL TIME : 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS

SAUTE at medium heat with 1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. Italian Sausage Gianelli Turkey Sausages (1lb. pack for $3.99 on freshdirect.com)  $1.99
1/2 onion - $.50
2 garlic cloves - $.25 (.99 for a whole bunch)

ADD TO MIX - Seasonings
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 red pepper
1 tbsp. dry oregano (if you have fresh, even better)
1/2 cup fresh parsley - $.99 (for a whole pack which is around 6 cups)

ADD TO POT - Once sausage is browned but not to brown

1 large can of tomato sauce - $2.29 
Let it cook at low heat for 20 minutes

At this point you should start heating your water for your pasta (always add a little salt to your pasta water and once you drain your pasta make sure to add a little olive oil or butter so that it does not stick together)

1 box Ronzoni Fettuccine - $1.79


















VEGETABLE 
(Adds another 4 bucks to the mix but in case you want some salad to go with your meal :)

Green Salad
(total cost - $3.99)

1 tbsp. fresh parmesan cheese $.50 (Andrew & Everett Fancy Shredded Italian Blend 7 oz pack for $3.99
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (5oz) pack Baby Romaine (Satur Farms Baby Romaine Pack 5oz pack $3.49)