Italian Round Steak in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Round Steak

• 8 ounces tomato sauce

• 1 packet onion soup mix

• 2 TBSP red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 8 potatoes, washed and stabbed with a fork

Directions

1. Put steaks into the slow cooker.

2. Mix the tomato sauce, soup mix, vinegar, and spices in a bowl.

3. Pour mixture over the round steak. Place potatoes on top of steak and sauce.

4. Cover and cook on low for 7-9hours or until steak is tender.

5. Take everything out and mix cornstarch and water together and pour into the sauce. Heat until thick and then top the steak and potatoes with the thickened gravy.

Easy Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, peeled and diced

• 3 cloves garlic

• 2 zucchini, diced

• 8 cups chicken broth

• 28 ounces canned tomatoes

• 1 TBSP Italian seasoning

• 1/2 cup orzo pasta

• 1 can Cannellini beans

Directions

1. Saute onion, carrots, and garlic in 2 TBSP oil until soft.

2. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Add zucchini, beans, and pasta. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Taste for salt, adjust accordingly.

5. Serve with breadsticks and enjoy!

Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground spicy sausage

• 1 pound pasta shape of your choice

• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

• 1 pound broccoli

• 1 cup chicken broth/white wine

• salt

• 1 tsp. oregano

Directions

1. Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook pasta until tender. Reserve 2 cups of pasta cooking water.

2. Roast the broccoli with salt and pepper in the oven (or air fryer) for 12 minutes at 400 degrees.

3. In a skillet, brown the sausage until cooked through.

4. Add the chicken broth and oregano, simmer for a few minutes.

5. Add the broccoli, pasta, and cheese.

6. Stir to combine and add pasta water if it seems dry.

7. Taste for salt and serve with your favorite rolls!

Sausage and Bean Ragu with Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spicy ground sausage

• 1 lb. pasta shape of your choice

• 1 can black beans

• 1 can petite diced tomatoes

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Brown sausage and add beans, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions. Mix drained, cooked pasta and sauce. Add cheese and serve with salad and breadsticks!

Homemade Lasagna Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (you can also use ground beef)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained

• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

Instructions:

1) Cook sausage, onion, and garlic together until cooked through.

2) Stir in the basil, sugar, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.

3) Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes.

4) You can use to make lasagna right away or freeze until later use.