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Forget making spaghetti and try these tantalizing uses for the pantry staple
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Pasta sauce is very economical, and just about everyone has a jar of marinara in their pantry. For these tasty uses of pasta sauce, the more ragu the better. (Don't go for the cheesy, chunky kind.) It's what you add that transforms the sauce into an entirely new meal.
This is a great alternative to buying the real thing. If you buy cocktail sauce at the grocery story, often you end up using just a couple tablespoons and tossing it. There's no need to be wasteful. Just mix pasta sauce with horseradish and hot sauce to your liking and you have an excellent cocktail sauce.
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Mix pasta sauce and horseradish. Add 3 or 4 dashes of hot sauce (or to taste), and the lemon juice.
Chill before serving with cooked, peeled shrimp (tails intact).
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This is another great side dish for an impromptu party or gathering.
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Mix pasta sauce with lime juice, cilantro, corn, red onions and hot sauce.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Enjoy the salsa with corn chips or use it as a condiment — topping a baked potato, chicken or fish dish.
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1. Brown Italian sausage in a skillet with onion and green bell pepper.
2. Stir in pasta sauce and simmer until warmed through.
Spoon onto split rolls.
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1. Saute thyme and parsley in butter.
2. Add pasta sauce, water, heavy cream and nutmeg. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Garnish with thyme and/or parsley.
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Makes 4 servings
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1. Combine vodka, pasta sauce, water, lime juice and horseradish.
2. Add a pinch of celery salt and a dash each of Worcestershire and hot sauce.
Pour into 4 ice-filled glasses and garnish with celery sticks and lemon or lime wedges.
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