A romantic dinner for two doesn't have to be an expensive evening out. You can make a great meal for the one you love at home. And to all you guys out there trying to impress that girl you like, nothing is more impressive than a well cooked meal.
Start by making this amazing sauce:
1 cup chopped onions
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can of tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried crushed basil
1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ( I used Mrs. Dash)
In a large pot combine onions, beef, and garlic;cook till meat is browned and onions are tender. Skim off the excess fat; and add remaining ingredients and 2 cups of water.
Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer uncovered 3 hours or until sauce is thick, stir occasionally. Remove from heat, remove bay leaf and serve over warm pasta. I know 3 hours sounds like a lot of time, but you don't have to watch it just be home so the house doesn't burn down or anything crazy.
Cooking whole wheat pasta:
Fill a large pot with water and about a tablespoon of salt. Bring water to a boil and add 2-3 cups of whole wheat pasta. Cook till al dente, there should be a slight resistance to the pasta when you bite into it.
Garlic Bread:
French baguette (bread)
clove of garlic
butter
Cut baguette in half and place on cookie sheet. Place in the oven under the broiler and toast bread. Cut clove in half then rub against the toasted crusty bread. Then spread a thin layer of butter over bread and then cut the bread into pieces.
Arrange the whole wheat pasta on the plate and top with the meat sauce, place bread on the side and arrange a small salad on the side of the plate ( I just use the pre-washed stuff from the store). Eat and enjoy!
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