I knew I wanted pasta, that's pretty much the only specific I had about dinner that night. So I got up off my rear, went into the kitchen and brewed a pot of coffee. I know not exactly pasta, but it made me happy and put me in the mood to cook. After I downed a giant cupful of coffee (note: anyone remember those GIANT mugs they used at Central Perk on the set of Friends? You know... the ones that are so giant they resemble a part of the woman's anatomy... haha!! It was one of those!!) I started pulling stuff out of the pantry and fridge that looked Italian and starting cooking. The results? Well I've never seen my Sous Chef eat an entire bowl of pasta in 30 minutes before... And then ask for more... Then steal pasta off our plates.... And thus ensuing a fork fight between my Hubby and my Son over who would eat Daddy's Pasta... Haha! I love my boys! The pasta was a HUGE success, and I must say it made incredible leftovers too! Plus... and here's my favorite part, the entire meal was about $10 and it made enough to feed 6 people! Which makes this meal about $1.66 per serving... Now I don't know about you but I find that number freaking AWESOME! Here's my tip, buy store brand pasta, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, as well as the cheeses. Most of them really are just as good as the expensive brands, and they are SO much cheaper! Oh and the other thing, 1 serving... under 400 Calories!! You read that right!!
Cook pasta according to directions and desired doneness. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, start on the sauce. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic and onions until translucent. Once cooked add the turkey sausage, squeeze it out of the thin casing, then break up into smaller pieces and brown. Once browned add in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, along with the spices. Let that simmer for about 15 minutes til it reduces a little and become like a thick Italian gravy (Italians call their tomato sauce "gravy" and it's typically thick and rich). Once thickened, add in your cheeses. Mix until melted through, add in the pasta, toss and serve warm. Garnish with a little shredded Parmesan, and parsley.
I always feel like I'm being arrogant by giving one of my original recipes a 5 star rating... But with how much my boys LOVED this, I have to say that it was superb and I will be making it again and again! So this does deserve it's 5 star rating! It was incredible easy, and totally satisfied my pasta craving... for the next week! haha!
I think anytime the family eats everything on their plates it's a 5 star dish. This pasta sounds right up my alley. Thanks for your sweet comment, I plan on taking all of you on the journey with me. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter.
This sounds great! I can understand why it was such a hit. I love pasta dishes with sausage in them...just something about the combo that really hits the spot for me. So nice that you ended up with some new recipes from your grocery trip.
My son and I absolutely LOVE pasta. I am so happy he shares my love for it. The only pasta I can get my hubby to touch is lasagna. So when when I make any other kind, it is usually for just me and Alex. And you know what, I do it all the time (LOL)and I just fry up a burger for Gene. This sounds so good. I bet there weren't any leftovers!!
That looks yummy good! Especially good because of all that cheese and sausage!!
P.S. Your new profile pic is soooooo cute!
Oh man! This looks sooooo good!
Ehehehe....I can totally see the fork fight. Awesome job on this pasta...it looks delicious.
Yum. Sausage with pasta is definitely one of my comfort foods. We are having some cold, windy, spring weather and this will hit the spot. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks all! I love all of your sweet comments! And thanks Kate, that was taken Christmas Morning this year, and I just LOVE it!
Any dish Dad and Son fight over has to be a hit!