Write a commentNow that Lent is upon us, Catholics often wonder what they are going to feed their families.
All sorts of dinners are offered around the area, but what if you just want to stay home? What if keeping the lights on is important enough to refrain from attending a dinner out? Well, iHeart Oswego has got you! We have put together recipes that are meatless and taste great for pennies a serving. Let’s get cooking.
Today the recipe is called fried spaghetti. I love spaghetti with a yummy tomato sauce and that is a good choice, however, sometimes it is nice to have something a little different when it comes to pasta. This spaghetti dish is the same idea as fried rice but feels lighter on the stomach, making it a great Lent supper.
Fried Spaghetti
Ingredients
- ½ lb of spaghetti
- ½ red pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 5 ounces of chopped mushrooms
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 4 tbs butter
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp parsley
- Olive oil
1. Boil 1/4 -1/2 pounds of spaghetti until done to your desired tenderness. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
2. Melt 3 tbs of butter in pan with spices. Add red pepper and onion, Cook 3-4 minutes then add mushrooms. Continue cooking until done, about 8 minutes, stir in scallions with a couple tbs of olive oil. Take off heat to finish cooking.
3. In a large pan melt a tbs of butter over medium heat. Add one whipped egg per ¼ lb. of spaghetti cooked. When egg starts to thicken, add spaghetti and coat with egg. Cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
4. Add vegetables over the top of spaghetti and serve with soy or teriyaki sauce to taste.
You can substitute any vegetables in this dish. I have used broccoli, zucchini, and tomatoes in this and it is still delicious.
You can add protein, such as shrimp, and still fall into the guidelines of the Catholic Church.
Shredded cheese of your choice makes a great topping to the dish for those who love cheese.
What is great about this recipe is it is versatile and inexpensive. You can use any vegetables you have in your fridge. The best thing about the dish is the cost. The way that I cooked it offers a price of about $0.82 per serving. Did you hear that? 82 cents per serving! Now that is a deal.
I hope you enjoy this meal from iHeart Oswego Cooks for Lent. Watch for recipes to follow each week and let us know at articles@iheartoswego.com how you liked it or to submit your favorite meatless recipe.
Remember to feel the love of Christ strengthen you as you embark on this sacrificial journey called Lent.
