Mama Theresa'S One Pot Pasta Recipe

Name: Mama Theresa'S One Pot Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef or 1 lb ground meat, of your choice; 1 onion (half if you don't like a lot of onion); 3 -6 garlic cloves (or as much as you like); 2 -6 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 -3 teaspoon garlic salt (this is to taste); 4 tablespoons sugar (brown is good to I use sucranate); 1 (6 ounce) can green olives (not pimento styled just brined); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I use bertoli ); 16 pasta (any type you like, I use penne); 2 -4 ounces provolone cheese; 5 ounces romano cheese; pepper; 1/2 cup water (if you have it laying around) or 1/2 cup red wine (if you have it laying around); water

Servings: persons

1 lb lean beef or 1 lb ground meat, of your choice
1 onion (half if you don't like a lot of onion)
3 -6 garlic cloves (or as much as you like)
2 -6 teaspoons dried oregano
1 -3 teaspoon garlic salt (this is to taste)
4 tablespoons sugar (brown is good to I use sucranate)
1 (6 ounce) can green olives (not pimento styled just brined)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I use bertoli )
16 pasta (any type you like, I use penne)
2 -4 ounces provolone cheese
5 ounces romano cheese
pepper
1/2 cup water (if you have it laying around) or 1/2 cup red wine (if you have it laying around)
water

1
It's very important to follow these directions exsactly, just kidding . This is pretty easy and is difficult to mess up.
2
Put meat, onion,garlic salt, sugar,pepper,basil and oregano in a pot and cook until well browned. Then add wine if you have it ,if not just add 1/2 c water.
3
Add olives and garlic , then the jar of spaghetti sauce.
4
Use the now empty spaghetti jar and fill with water . Add 3 jars of water to the pot. Bring to a boil and add pasta.
5
It will take a little longer than the regular pasta cook time . Stir occasionally .Simmer until pasta is done.
6
Add provolone and mix inches.
7
hen its done top it with shredded Romano and serve.

2462

kcal

Calories

Fat

382

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean beef or 1 lb ground meat, of your choice, 1 onion (half if you don't like a lot of onion), 3 -6 garlic cloves (or as much as you like), 2 -6 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Mama Theresa'S One Pot Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama Theresa'S One Pot Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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