Dr. G and Special Sauce Penne

Dr. G and Special Sauce Penne

with Italian Garlic Bread

Ingredients for Penne:

• 1/2 box penne pasta 

• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• handfull of mushrooms, chopped (your choice, but I use baby bellas from publix)

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 2-3 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped

• 1 can of diced tomatoes

• 1/2 jar of Tomato Sauce

• 1 tsp. Adobo with pepper

• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp parsley (fresh or dried)

• Grated Cheese

Ingredients for Italian Garlic Bread:

• Sliced Italian Bread from your local bakery or Farmer's Market

• Olive Oil

• Italian Seasoning

• Garlic Powder

Directions:

• Heat Olive oil in skillet on medium

• Boil penne as directed on package, until al denté

• Coarsely Chop Mushroom, Onions and Garlic 

• Sauté until Golden Brown

• Add Can of Diced Tomatoes and set heat to med-high

• Add 1/2 Jar of Tomato sauce, and simmer till it's bubbling

• Add dry spices, and stir, turn the heat to low.

• sprinkle cheese over the top, don't mix yet

• When pasta is done, gently fold into Sauce in skillet, and turn off 

heat

For Garlic Bread:

• Pre-heat toaster/oven to 350º

• Cut slices of bread in half, and place on baking sheet

• Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning

• Bake for 10 min, or until light golden brown