Monday Recipe
Spaghetti Night. Spaghetti with meatballs or sausage, soup or salad, garlic bread, scoop of ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Garlic Bread
Soup or Salad
Dessert
Method
Main Dish
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meatballs or Sausage
In a large bowl, combine ground beef or sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well and form into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) or leave as sausage patties.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs or Sausage
In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs or sausage and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Heat the Marinara Sauce
In the same skillet, pour the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked meatballs or sausage back into the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Garlic Bread
- 5
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 6
- 7
Bake the Garlic Bread
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Soup or Salad
- 8
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
Dessert
- 9
Serve the Ice Cream
Scoop the ice cream into bowls and serve as a refreshing dessert after the meal.
