Mama Mia!

Last week we prepared an Italian dinner with spaghetti as the main course, bruschetta salad, and cannolis!  Are you drooling yet?

 

 

Main Course:  Spaghetti and Meatballs

Prepared by:  Stephanie

 

2 cans (23 oz) crushed tomatoes

3 cloves garlic chopped

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 lb hot italian sausage

 

Directions:  Heat olive oil and stir in minced garlic.  Add all ingredients except garlic cloves and stir for about 20 minutes. (medium to low - medium heat)  Add garlic cloves and simmer for about 25 minutes.  Simultaneously roll sausage into balls, season with salt and pepper to taste.  pan fry till browned on the sides.  Boil noodles as stated on box (we don't make our own noodles.  :)  )

 

 

Side Dish:  Bruschetta Salad

Prepared by:  Sabrina

 

2-3 Cups Romain Lettuce

2 chopped tomatoes

1 cup parmesan croutons

½ cup chopped pepperoni slices (hot and spicy in this recipe)

½ cup fresh mozzarella

1/8 cup chopped fresh basil

Parmesan cheese

Lite Balsamic Parmesan Asiago Vinegarette

 

Directions:  Mix the 1st 6 ingredients together.  Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with parmesan.  Makes about 4 salads.

 

 

Dessert:  Cannolis w/ Reeces

Prepared by:  Kala

 

1 Cup Ricotta

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 Tablespoons amaretto

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

6 premade cannoli shells

Reeces Pieces

 

Directions:  With mixer, mix together first 6 ingredients until thick "whipped cream" consistency.  Pipe into shells.  Add Reeces Pieces to garnish!

 

 

And so concludes another successful dinner night.  Next week:  Quiche!