Quick fix pasta sauces

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupWhipping cream
½cupButter
1poundsFettucini; 450g;cooked
6Tomatoes; seeded & chopped
½cupOlive oil
2Garlic cloves
1teaspoonBasil, dried
4Italian sausages
1tablespoonOil
1canTomatoes; 28 oz
8slicesBacon
½cupOlive oil
8Tomatoes; chopped
4Green onions; whole, chopped
1cupSour cream
1canTuna; 7 1/2 oz or salmon
1cupParmesan cheese; grated salt & cayenne pepper
1pinchOregano, dried
1poundsSpaghetti; cooked
½cupParmesan cheese; grated black pepper
½teaspoonBasil, dried
1poundsPasta; cooked
2Garlic cloves; crushed
2teaspoonsBasil, dried salt and pepper
1poundsPasta; cooked
4Green onions; sliced
4cupsNoodles; cooked

Directions

ALFREDO PASTA

OR FRESH TOMATO PASTA

OR ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

OR BACON N' TOMATO PASTA

OR: SOUR CREAM PASTA

* Anne's note: I changed the quantities so that each dish would serve 4; 1 lb pasta ALFREDO PASTA: Bring whipping cream and butter to a simmer. Pour into a bowl. Toss with fettucini, Parmesan cheese, salt and cayenne pepper. FRESH TOMATO PASTA: Seed and chop tomatoes. Add olive oil, dried basil and dried oregano. Toss with cooked spaghetti, grated Parmesan and black pepper. ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA: Cut sausages into bite size pieces. Brown in 1 Tbsp oil. Add can of tomatoes and dried basil. Break the tomatoes into pieces. Coil, uncovered until thick. Toss with cooked pasta. BACON N' TOMATO SAUCE: Cut bacon slices into 1 inch pieces and cook till crisp. Add olive oil, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, garlic cloves, dried basil, salt and pepper. Toss with cooked pasta. SOUR CREAM PASTA: Over low heat, cook sour cream, tuna (drained) and sliced green onions. Toss with 4 cups cooked noodles.

posted by Anne MacLellan