Tasty Tuesday

I looove Huevos Rancheros. I had never tried to make it myself and figured it was time. They were great! The kids gobbled them up, except they requested that next time I make the eggs yolkier (is that a word?!).

Huevos Rancheros

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, peeled and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce *Tapatio is our fav*
  
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 eggs

1. In large skillet, heat olive oil.
2. Add onion and green pepper, cook until tender.
3. Add tomato, garlic, jalapeno, if using, oregano, salt, hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce and water.
4. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
5. Uncover.
6. Break eggs, one at a time, into cup and slip into sauce.
7. Cover and simmer over low heat until eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
8. Serve over corn tortillas or toasted English muffins, topped with some of the sauce.
9. Enjoy!

And another recipe that I can't believe I've never made before. It was super easy and tasted great! I subbed fresh basil from the garden for the parsley.

Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

• 1 lb uncooked penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2-1 lb sweet Italian sausage

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain.
2. In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add sausage, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
3. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve,.