spaghetti sauce in a pinch

We have been waiting a few weeks for my Army/school money to come and our cupboards and fridge we BARE! I’ve never seen a kitchen so bare in my life. So, in the cupboard we had cans of tomatoes, spices, and noodles (the few things left) so ahha! Spaghetti. I put a can of crushed tomatoes and petite diced tomatoes in a pot cut up some onion, plopped in garlic, and sprinkled some seasoning and spices in. let it simmer for about an hour and BANG!! We had spaghetti sauce. I feel like an accomplished cook. It was delicious.

Spaghetti sauce:

1 14oz. can crushed tomatoes

1 14oz. can petite diced tomatoes

Handful diced onions

1 clove garlic

2 tsp. onion powder

2 tsp. dried basil

2 tsp. dried oregano

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1-2 Tbls. Sugar

1. Dump all together in a pot over medium heat. Stir.

2. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low and let simmer at least an hour stirring occasionally

*serves 2

garlic butter toast:
4 slices Texas toast
4 Tbls. room temp. butter
2 tsp. garlic salt (or to taste)
2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1. turn oven to broil
2. stir all ingredients together, and spread on bread.
3. place in oven for 3-4 minutes.

chipotle mac and cheese

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

Sauce:

1 quart half and half, divided

1 chipotle pepper from canned chipotles in adobo sauce, or more to taste

5 chicken bouillon cubes

3 cloves fresh garlic, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon  Onion Powder

1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (optional)

1/4 cup Corn Starch

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese

Topping:

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese AND sprinkle with Paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.               

pour 2 cups half and half, finely chopped chipotle pepper(s), bouillon cubes and garlic in a large pot on medium heat. smash up bouillon cubes; add onion powder, black pepper, remaining 2 cups of half and half and corn starch. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute or until very thick. Remove from heat.    

Gradually stir in cheeses until melted. Add cooked pasta and stir until blended. Pour mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish (or 13 x 9-inch pan) and sprinkle with desired topping.           

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly around edges.