Pasta Bake

Meatballs

Mix 2 lb ground turkey or beef

with 1/2 tsp salt

   1/2 tsp pepper

   1 tsp garlic powder

   1/2 tsp onion powder

   1 tsp basil

   1/2 tsp thyme

shape into meatballs and brown,set aside

Use 1 large can of spaghetti sauce or make your own*

Boil 1 lb box of penne pasta or pasta of your choice,drain

Layer in 9X13 sprayed pan, meatballs, sauce, cooked pasta, add 1 pkg sliced pepperoni and 8-12 oz shredded Monterrey cheese, sprinkle with a little more basil. Bake at 350 for 20 min.

* tomato sauce

use 2 large cans tomato sauce

   1 tsp melted butter

   dash of lemon juice

   1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

   1/2 tsp garlic salt

   1 Tbs dried minced onion or 1/4 tsp onion powder

   dash of salt and pepper

   2 Tbs Parmesan cheese

mix and use like canned sauce, (adjust spice to taste)