Josh Elledge - Chief Executive Angel
Summer Squash Spaghetti with Smoked Sausage
Enjoy this low-carb spaghetti with four-plus for less than $7; or take advantage of coupons and store incentives, and save – around $5.97!
Ingredients from Meijer:
John Morrell smoked rope sausage AND Meijer pasta sauce AND Pillsbury biscuits: $1 each. (Store offer: Buy 10 participating products, mix and match – get 1 FREE – instantly at register.)
Yellow summer squash (need 3-4 small): 88 cents per pound.
Pantry ingredients: garlic (minced or powder), olive oil, parmesan or mozzarella cheese, parsley (dry), pepper, onion powder, salt.
To complete meal – from Meijer:
Dole fruit (family’s choice): $1. (50 cents on 2 coupon May 17 RedPlum insert; PLUS Store offer: Buy 10 participating products, mix and match – get 1 FREE – instantly at register.)
Old Orchard juice (family’s choice): $1. ($1 on 4 coupon Oldorchard.com; PLUS Store offer: Buy 10 participating products, mix and match – get 1 FREE – instantly at register.)
Let’s Cook!
Using a peeler (julienne style, if you have one), make long strips down one side of the squash, including the skin, until you get to the seeds. Do this to get as much as you can without using the portion containing the seeds. Place strands in a colander and toss well with a teaspoon of salt. Allow to drain for a half-hour, minimum. Rinse off the excess salt and blot squash strands dry with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
Slice sausage into thin discs and brown on medium heat. Once browned, add pasta sauce to heat through. In a separate large skillet, heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 teaspoon minced or powered garlic (or to taste), 1/2 teaspoon each dry parsley and onion powder. Stir together for about 1 minute as oil heats. Add squash. Using tongs, turn and mix seasonings and squash. Cook to desired tenderness, between 3 and 5 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Top with sausages and sauce, sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with warm biscuits, fruit of choice, and cold juice.
Editor’s note: Final cost based on percentage of product used.
Our thanks go to SavingsAngel Rachel for this week's recipe!
