Miss Pats Spaghetti Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions (al-dente), don't forget to season with salt.
• Heat a large heavy-duty pan or pot to medium/ high heat. Add oil and chicken breast pieces to pan. Sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
• Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Add pasta, half & half and cooked pasta to pan. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and all the flavors are combined.
• Top with fresh minced cilantro, serve immediately.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
• Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch-long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Make the topping: Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano. Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.

MISS PAT'S SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• 1. Chop onion and green pepper, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and add chopped onion and green pepper, saute until onion turns clear. Add Garlic powder and stir thoroughly.
• 2. Add Ground Beef (you can substitute ground turkey if you desire. Stir until completely mixed with onions, peppers and garlic powder. Cook until meat is browned.
• 3. Drain off any grease, add to meat mixture, chili powder and ketchup mixing thoroughly. Add one half of the tomato juice, turn heat down and let simmer. Stirring often.
• 4. In Dutch oven or similar pan cook box of spaghetti according to directions. Drain put back in pan.
• 5. Take meat mixture and mix with spaghetti, add remaining tomato juice, stir to mix.
• 6. Bring mixture to a light boil, remove pan from heat and cover with lid. Let set for a couple of hours, mixture will absorb the extra juice. (Note- spaghetti will not be soupy more juice can be added if desired when reheating) The longer this sets the better it actually tastes.
• 7. To reheat, set oven to 250 for long slow reheat or 300 for a little quicker reheat time. Put spaghetti mixture into baking dish, cover with foil and pop in oven for 15-30 minutes. You can also reheat in microwave on individual plates or in casserole dish.
• 8. Chop or grate your favorite cheese on it for extra flavor.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
• Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.