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Terri McKibbon

Serves/Makes:2

Ingredients

• 1 onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). olive oil
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). lean minced beef
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). dried basil
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). crushed dried red chilies
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). fresh ground pepper
• 10 oz (280 grm). Italian or Mexican stewed tomatoes(herbed optional)
• 5-1/2 oz (154 grm). Primo or Hunts tomato paste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Italian red wine (dry)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cubed green peppers
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 lb (.1 kg). thin spaghetti noodles
• Salad:
• 1 romaine for 2
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt (fresh ground pepper for taste)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). dry mustard
• 1 tsp (5 ml). Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, cooked for 10 seconds in boiling water
• 1/2 lemon, juice only
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) parmasean cheese
• 6 anchovies (optional)
• 10 crutons
• *for an easier dressing use enough for two, Kraft Caesar dressing, 1/2 of lemon juice, 4 tbsp (60 ml) parmasean cheese, mix).

Preparation

• Spaghetti:
• Over medium heat, fry onion and garlic in oil until transparent.
• Mix in meat, bay leaf, basil, oregano, chilies, salt and pepper; brown 15 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, paste, and wine.
• Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
• Add green peppers and mushrooms and simmer another 15 minutes.
• Cook noodles in water.
• Serve meat sauce over noodles.
• Salad:
• Tear chilled romaine lettuce into bite size pieces and place in salad bowl.
• Add salt and pepper, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and toss.
• Break egg onto lettuce, add lemon juice and oil; toss until coated.
• Toss cheese and mix well.
• For the easier version mix in small bowl enough for two:
• Kraft caesar dressing, 1/2 a lemon juice, 4-5 big tbsp of parmasen, mix well.
• In large bowl combine coat bite size pieces of romaine with lots of parmasen then toss with dressing.
• Transfer onto individual plates and sprinkle each dish with parmasen cheese before serving.

Comments

This romantic meal is even better with just the right jazz music in the background.