One Pot Pasta Italian Or Mexican Recipes

Steps:

• In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast bread crumbs in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm. Add onions, bell pepper, Italian seasoning and salt to oil and drippings in pan; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.
• Stir in broth and tomatoes; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened. Stir in sausage. Stir in spinach; continue to stir 30 to 60 seconds or until wilted.
• Remove from heat; top with cheese. Top with basil and toasted bread crumbs.

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.