Pasta (with balsamic tomato sauce)

Prep time:     15 minutes

Cook time:    30 minutes

Cost:              $10

Makes:          4 servings

Pasta is an easy meal to make. This recipe is a little different in that the pasta sauce is homemade and lighter than canned or cream sauce. Balsamic vinegar helps to add flavour and the fresh greens on top are a nice addition.

Vegetables needed: tomato, onion, mushrooms, garlic and arugula/spinach

Ingredients:                                                                          Cost:

-          Pasta                                                                                     $4       

-          Oil

-          Balsamic vinegar

-          Vegetables (optional)

o   1 large tomato                                                  $1

o   1 medium onion                                                $0.50

o   6 mushrooms                                                      $2

o   2 cloves of garlic                                               $0.50

o   1 bunch of spinach/arugula                            $2

-          Spices (optional)

o   Basil

o   Paprika

o   Salt and Pepper

Cook pasta in boiling water until soft

Cook onion, garlic and mushrooms

Add tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and spices

What to do:

1.      Cut up vegetables into small pieces

2.      Fill a pot with water and boil on medium heat

3.      Add a few cups of pasta (depending on servings)

4.      Cook pasta until soft (about 10 minutes)

5.      Put large frying pan on medium heat on the stove

6.      Add oil, onions, garlic, and mushrooms and cook until browned

7.      Add tomatoes, spices, and about ½ cup of balsamic vinegar

8.      When liquid is gone, add cooked pasta and a little more balsamic vinegar

9.      Mix the pasta in with the sauce and heat for about 5 minutes

10.  Serve with fresh arugula or spinach on top