Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Meals Under $10 - Creamy Tomato Sauce


Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta 
Total Time - 20 minutes 
Total Cost - $8.50 (approximate cost including seasonings) 






























IN A LARGE POT - COOK 
(HEAT THE WATER FIRST SO THAT YOU CAN ADD THE PASTA AND HAVE THE PASTA READY RIGHT WHEN THE SAUCE IS)
- 1 pack of spaghetti pasta 14oz - $1.99

- 1tsp. salt (in the water) 
 
SAUTE - IN 2 TBSP. BUTTER (about 3 minutes on low heat)
1 small yellow onion, chopped $.50
3 garlic cloves chopped

ADD - AND LET SIMMER AT LOW HEAT FOR 15 MINUTES MIXING EVERY
1 Large can of tomato sauce, 29 grams $2.39
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (if you want it spicy)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sugar (this is great to take some of the sour from the tomatoes away)
salt and pepper to taste

TURN HEAT OFF AND ADD -
1/2 cup heavy cream $.99
1/4 cup parmesan cheese $1.50


DRAIN YOUR COOKED PASTA ADD 1 TSP. OLIVE OIL AND POUR YOUR SAUCE IN THE PASTA POT - MIX AND SERVE! 

TOP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE IF YOU LIKE :)

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