How+to+make+Penne+Spaghetti

// Intended Audience: // These instructions are intended for the use from your average college student interested in saving money by making their own homemade pasta instead of dishing out cash on dinning out.

** How to Make Penne Spaghetti  **
 * Ingredients: ****

Ø Half a white onion Ø 1 (6.5) can of mushrooms Ø 1 can of diced tomatoes Ø 16 ounces ground sirloin beef (thawed) Ø 3 cans of 8 ounce tomato sauce Ø Garlic powder, salt, black pepper Ø 1 box of Penne noodles Ø Large Pan Ø Large/Medium Pot

** STEPS:  **__ Cooking Time 50 – 60 minutes __

v ** Turn on your stove:  ** You want to heat the pan first since my stove is electric mine is set on level three which is about medium heat. v ** Next:  ** We need to chop the onion. Grasp the onion and start by cutting the ends off of both sides of the onion. Cut vertically through the first layer of the onion and peel the flaky outer layer off all the way around. Then cut the onion in half, you will only use one half, store the rest in a container. Lastly dice the onion into little pieces by cutting horizontally and vertically. v Once you’re done chopping the onions the pan should be warm enough to start cooking the ground beef. Open the package and place the meat in the pan. Occasionally stir every two or so minutes allowing the meat to brown. v Add a teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooking meat, on each side. Next open the can of mushrooms and diced tomatoes drain the liquid from the mushrooms only. Once the meat is no longer pink add the onions, mushrooms and diced tomatoes and let simmer for 8 minutes. v Add another teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt and black pepper to the mixture. Stir together and let it cook for 15 - 20 minutes with occasional stirs.

v Once the water has came to a boil open the box of the pasta and pour the entire contents of the box into the boiling water stirring occasionally two to three minutes. The total cooking time for penne pasta 8- 15 minutes depending on how soft you like your pasta. // (If you’re not sure if it’s done take a noodle out and try it.) // v Once the pasta is cooked to your liking drain the water out in the sink. v // (optional)  // If you have a conventional oven or toaster you can toast a few slices of Texas Toast I recommend the garlic toast with cheese. v ** Finally  ** : Once the sauce is done your ready to eat and enjoy your pasta. Grab a bowl and plate scoop some pasta, drizzle the sauce and voila you have homemade penne spaghetti. Pour the beverage of your choice and enjoy your meal with family or friends.
 * Next: ** fill up your pot with 4 -5 cups of water, ¼ teaspoon of salt and wait for it to boil (about 10-12 minutes on medium heat).