Nonna Rosas Leftover Meat Sauce Soup With Orzo Pasta Recipes

NONNA ROSA'S LEFTOVER MEAT SAUCE SOUP WITH ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth (or water with chicken bouillon) and leftover meat sauce to a boil in a large pot, over high heat. Add orzo pasta and stir frequently so it doesn't stick at the bottom.
• When the soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer till the orzo is cooked, about 12-13 minutes or according to package instructions.
• Remove pot from heat, stir in butter and cheese, and serve immediately. Top with extra cheese, if desired.
• MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS.

NONA'S MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel 5 cloves garlic and place them in a square of foil. Sprinkle the cloves with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Wrap up the foil and place it directly on the oven rack. (Be sure that the foil packet is secure so no oil will leak out.) Roast the garlic until it's brown and tender, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool enough to touch and squeeze the garlic from the skins. Set aside.
• Saute onions and carrots with the oil in a medium saucepan. Add tomato paste and stir well. This will cook off the tomato paste and give a nice orangy color. Cook for about 10 minutes. When vegetables are softened add the roasted garlic, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and stir together until incorporated. Pour in the tomatoes. Fill the empty can with water and add it to the pan. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour, uncovered. Stir occasionally. Once sauce is ready carefully pour it into the food processor and puree until smooth.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot combine the chicken broth, drained veggies, and the meat spaghetti sauce, with the heat at medium.
• In a small skillet saute the onion and garlic until soft and starts to brown a little bit.
• Add the onion and garlic to the soup pot, along with the old bay seasoning, worcestershire, and tabasco sauces.
• Stir well and add the uncooked egg noodles.
• Simmer on medium until the noodles are tender, then turn heat to low and let cook for about 5 minutes more.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.