Spaghetti Sauce and Family Dinner

So, I just finished making spaghetti sauce this morning because my husband decided that it would be cheaper to make it than to buy it so he purchased the BIG cans of tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes from Costco and I made sauce this morning.  He also went out into the garden and picked fresh oregano, sage, rosemary and thyme for the sauce.  When he came in from picking herbs, he commented on how nice it is to be able to go out into the garden and pick stuff fresh to use in our kitchen.

Sauce

1 6lb 10oz can Tomato Sauce

1 6lb 10oz can Crushed Tomatoes

4 Onions Minced

6 Cloves Garlic Minced

1 T Garlic powder

Fresh Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage (to taste)

Let simmer for a couple hours and then can or freeze after cooled.

I also needed to make something for a family that we met about a month ago who just had a baby about a week ago.  I decided baked pasta would fit the bill since I don't know them that well and don't know what their food preferences are.  I think it turned out just right and I will let her bake it when she is ready to serve it to her family.  I am off now to make them a salad so that when Malachi wakes up from his nap, we can deliver the meal.

Baked Pasta

Pasta of choice (I used colored spiral)

Spaghetti Sauce

Mozzarella Cheese

Parmesan Romano Cheese

Boil pasta till just done and rinse under cold water.  In a bowl, mix all ingredients until desired consistancy.  The more sauce the better since it will be baked again.  Sprinkle a little more cheese on top and you are ready to bake at 350 for 30 min or till bubbly and cheese is melted!

Happy Friday everyone and I hope you take time this weekend to spend making memories with your friends and family!