Heritage Schoolhouse: Oct 6, 2008

Monday, October 6, 2008

Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce
4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped vegetables of choice (onions, bell peppers, yellow squash, zucchini squash, carrots, mushrooms)
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
pinch of garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce

Saute vegetables in oil until tender. Add seasonings, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Serve over pasta and enjoy.

Our sauce was extra special tonight with garden fresh peppers from Giggles's Mom. :-)

Do you have a pedometer?

They're great! This is a very simple one that I got at Wal-Mart for about $6. It keeps track of time, steps, mileage and calories burned. I have found it to only be accurate when I am actually out on a walk. If I clip it on when I am just walking around the house, it will say I walk 3 miles just unloading the dishwasher - haha! But when I am out walking for exercise, it is very accurate. And a great motivator!

Supper Menus
October 6th-11th

Monday
angel hair pasta with marinara sauce, green salad
Tuesday
tortilla soup
Wednesday
Mrs. Wilt's saucy chicken sandwiches, spicy potato wedges
Thursday
Jessica Simpson's chicken and dumplings, lettuce and tomato salad
Friday
jalapeno chicken enchiladas, spanish rice, refried beans, tortilla chips and dips, Pioneer Woman's Apple Dumplings
Saturday
grilled steaks, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, lettuce and tomato salad, dinner rolls