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Prep:
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a) Fill large pot with water and start bringing to boil for pasta.
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Add dash of salt if desired.
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b) Cut Spam into approximately 10 slices (lengthwise) 1/8-1/4 in thick.
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Cook:
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1.
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Spray large skillet with non-stick spray and put on low heat.
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Place sliced Spam in a single layer in pan and cook approximately 3-5 minutes.
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Turn.
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This will probably take a couple rotations.
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You want the Spam to start crisping and browning but not cooked through and hard.
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When cooked but still a bit tender in middle, set aside on a plate and cover with paper towel if you want.
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2.
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While Spam is cooking (between turning), the water should be ready for the pasta.
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We like rotini or something that has a bit of texture to hold the sauce, but almost any pasta that cooks in 7-10 minutes will do!
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Cook pasta according to box instructions.
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Drain and toss with optional olive oil if desired.
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3.
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While pasta is finishing boiling, cut up the cooked Spam into roughly 1/2 inch pieces.
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(I use a fork to hold 2-3 slices and cut with a sharp knife.)
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Open can of spaghetti sauce really, the Four Cheese kind tastes best but again, use what you have and like!
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(Homemade canned too!)
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Putting it all together
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In pasta pan, add cut up spam in with the cooked pasta.
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Pour the can of spaghetti sauce on top and mix.
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(Make sure to add about 1/8-1/4 cup of hot water to the can and stir around to get all the sauce out pour that into the pot too!)
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Mix and stir over low heat about 3-5 minutes, until everything is hot again.
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Serve with Parmesan cheese, a fresh garden salad and garlic bread.
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(I can tell you that for a nice meal with guests, I can spend more time grating fresh Parm, mincing garlic and melting butter to make garlic bread and prepping a salad than I do making the main course!)
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P.S.
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If you dont tell anyone, a lot of folks will eat it and be wonderfully complimentary.
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Until you tell them its Spam.
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The reactions can be quite amusing!
