This is an easy meal that is a lifesaver for those busy weeks when you just need to survive!!!
Easy Italian Sausage Spaghetti by Melanie Knight- serves 4
Tip: keep these ingredients on hand and you can quickly make a scrumptious spaghetti dinner for a busy weeknight. The Italian sausage is what makes this meal absolutely delicious. When we’ve served this simple meal to guests… they always ask “ooh, can I get this recipe?”
Ingredients
1lb Johnsonville Italian Sausage
1 24oz. jar Prego Traditional Spaghetti Sauce
Optional: ¼ cup wat to rinse jar
½ box Barilla whole grain spaghetti
Water for boiling pasta
Optional: parmesan or cheddar cheese for topping
Directions
Over medium high heat, brown the Italian sausage until cooked through. Reduce heat to medium and
add the sauce. Optional: Add the ¼ cup water to the empty jar- replace the lid and shake. Pour this
into the sauce & sausage and stir.
In a separate pot, fill to 2/3 full with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook
according to package directions (usually 9-10 minutes)
To serve:
Using a ladle, spoon a helping of sauce over your noodles. Top your spaghetti with parmesan, or my
favorite: cheddar cheese!