All-In-One Spaghetti

Only 15 minutes of prep and just one pan to clean makes this homemade pasta sauce labor-light.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Dash of pepper
• 1 (7-ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Garnish: fresh Italian parsley sprigs

Directions:

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Return beef mixture to pan. Stir in tomato sauce and next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 30 minutes.
2. Add pasta; cover and simmer, stirring often, 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese, and garnish, if desired.

Southern Living
NOVEMBER 1998

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (your recipe, Cajun Seasoning Mix or store-bought)
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1 -2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
4. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.