Rosé Pasta Sauce

Ingredients:

1 pkg pasta, cooked

1 tbs olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cube Knorr chicken bouillon, crushed

1 c tomato sauce

2 tbs ketchup

1 can table cream

1/2 Hillshire Farms smoked sausage, sliced (or hot dog links, sliced)

salt & pepper to taste

*You may also add things like: chopped bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, parsley, oregano, green onions, etc.

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to its package instructions.

2. Saute the olive oil, onions, garlic, and bouillon. Add sausage and lightly brown it. Add other desired spices, herbs, and vegetables and saute until tender. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper. Simmer.

2. When ready to serve pasta add table cream, mix well and serve over noodles.

Classic Pesto

1 pkg. (.66 oz) fresh, organic basil leaves, washed and patted dry
¼ c romano or pecorino cheese, grated
¼ c pine nuts
1/8-1/4 c organic extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove fresh garlic, to taste

Using blender or food processor, add cheese and pine nuts. Blend for a few seconds. Drizzle in olive oil, blending until desired consistency is reached. Add garlic and basil, allowing each ingredient to blend smoothly with preceding ones. Let stand for one hour. Refrigerate or freeze pesto. For ready-to-use portions, freeze pesto in ice cube trays, then add to your favorite red sauce.