ONE POT PASTA - ITALIAN OR MEXICAN

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Perfect for those evenings that you're home, hungry, and in the mood to eat, but not cook. This is a great 'first meal' to teach your kids or spouse. Choose either Italian or Mexican.

Provided by wildheart

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb Italian sausage or 1 lb chorizo sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet pepper, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
8 ounces uncooked pasta (rigatoni, spirals or small shells)
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms (if making italian)
8 ounces canned chilies or 8 ounces frozen chilies (if making mexican)
1 cup water
1 cup grated cheese (parmesan for italian, monterrey jack for mexican)
1/2 cup sliced black olives (italian)
1 chopped jalapeno (mexican)

Steps:

  • Brown the meat, onion, garlic, and sweet pepper.
  • Add either the mushrooms or the jalepeno.
  • Saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Cover tightly.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir.
  • Reduce heat to low and uncover.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 25-30 mintues or until the pasta is tender.
  • Stir occasionally, and add a little water if necessary.
  • Serve with the cheese on the side, let everyone sprinkle their own.
  • Yum.

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