Spaghetti anyone?

Do you remember the meals you had on your first few dates? For many, some how it usually ends up being SPAGHETTI! Then comes the awkwardness of trying to wrap those noodles just right around your fork so they do not come flying back at you as soon as you try to stick it in your mouth! Needless to say, spaghetti can be a messy meal, especially if you have kids! Besides, the kid in us usually makes us want to slurp those noodles up the easy way! Well, I have found a simple a solution! I have been using different noodles, last night I used bow ties and it works great and cuts down the mess! For those of you that are angel hair noodle lovers, go ahead and use whatever suits your fancy. This dish is so easy to make and takes next to nearly no time at all!

Ingredients:

Several cups of water
As much dry pasta as is needed for your family size
Can of Spaghetti sauce (again size of can is determined by your family size)
Mushrooms (try going with the fresh ones!)
Instead of using ground beef, try the healthier alternative and use ground turkey!
Small amount of shredded cheese.

Get that meat in the skillet and get it browning while the water for your pasta begins to boil. Once your water is at a raging boil go ahead and dump your pasta in! Be sure to stir it every now and then so it doesn't stick. Once your meat is browned add your sauce and mushrooms. Stir it up well and let it come to a slight boil then turn it to low and let it simmer.
Once your pasta is ready drain the noodles and you can either mix them with the sauce or serve them up separately. Add cheese for garnish.

I also had a fresh green salad to go with our meal. I made my own bacon bits and just added some shredded cheese. The great thing about salad is that you can add whatever your heart desires! We topped ours off with Tomato and Basil salad dressing. Delicious!

From our table to yours, bon appetite!

The finished product














Wonderful tasting salad!