Spaghetti Sauce

I love Mom's spaghetti...when she makes it.  But I for some reason can't duplicate it, so I figured out my sauce that works each time I make it.  :)  It's really close to mom's, just slightly different.

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery
1 green or red pepper
1 can diced tomatoes (Italian style is really good)
1 can tomato soup
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
about 1/2 c water
3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
dash pepper
1/2 Tbs sugar

Cook beef and onion, drain. Add garlic, celery, pepper and cook.  Add tomatoes, soup, sauce, water, seasonings.  Simmer until thickened (uncovered) about 20-30 min.

Chicken Cannelloni With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce

This is from my Southern Living Complete Quick and Easy Cookbook, although it really isn't quick and easy to make but it is worth it! It is an easy one to half and bake in an 8x8 in. pan. You could probably use one 9x13 in. pan too.

prep time: 30 min, cook:  30 min

1 -( 8 oz.) pkg. cannelloni or manicotti shells
4 c finely chopped cooked chicken
2 - (8 oz. ea.) containers chive-and-onion cream cheese
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 c (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs (I usually grind up croutons in my food processor)
3/4 t garlic salt
1 t seasoned pepper (I used lemon pepper because that's all I had)
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Garnish:  chopped fresh basil or parsley

1.  Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2.  Stir together chicken and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl - you may want to use your hand to mix..
3.  Cut 1 side of pasta shells lengthwise, opening each shell.
4.  Spoon 1/2 c chicken mixture into each shell, gently pressing cut sides together. Place shells seam side down, in 2 lightly greased 11x7 baking dishes.
5.  Pour Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce evenly over shells.
6.  Bake, covered at 350 degrees for 25 -30 min. or until thoroughly heated.  Garnish, if desired.  Makes 6 to 8 servings

Roasted  Red Bell Pepper Sauce:
Savor this rich sauce over your favorite pasta or grilled meats.
prep: 5 min

2 (7 oz. ea.) jars roasted red bell peppers, drained
1 (16 oz.) jar creamy Alfredo sauce
1 (3 oz.) pkg. shredded Parmesan cheese

Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides.  Makes 3 1/2 c. (I used my food processor.)

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

1 large chicken breast

1 Tbs butter

3 garlic cloves

2 c. milk

3 oz (1/3 c) cream cheese

2 Tbs flour

1 tsp salt (I did less, prob 3/4 tsp)

1 c grated parmesan cheese

2 large broccoli chunks

Fettuchini noodles

First, in a blender, blend the milk, cream cheese, flour, and salt.

Cut chicken into chunks and cook until done in a large fry pan. Add butter and garlic. Saute about 30 sec. over med-high heat.

Add the milk mixture to the cooked chicken, then broccoli. Stir often and simmer 3-4 min. until thick. Cook a few minutes longer until broccoli is tender.

Remove pan from heat. Add cheese. Stir in, then cover. Let stand 10 min.

Serve over fettuchini noodles.

WE LOVE THIS!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

I got this recipe from Our Best Bites (surprise?) but I just added the chicken and broccoli to it. It's called "guiltless alfredo sauce." I don't think it's really guiltless, but at least you don't use cream in it to make it good!