4 Responses to “Graduation”

1. Nicole, on January 25th, 2010 at 12:39 am :

   Paleo Spaghetti
   This is my favorite recipe for spaghetti. I usually serve the sauce over spaghetti squash, but I think it’s also really good on top of steamed broccoli. Leftover sauce is yummy on or in eggs.

   For a nutritional boost, lately I’ve been adding in 1/4 lb ground heart to any recipe that calls for 1 lb ground beef. Heart is just muscle meat, so it doesn’t change the taste or texture at all. It’s a great way to sneak in some organ meats.

   ingredients for sauce:
   1 lb ground beef
   1/4 lb ground heart (optional)
   1 small onion, chopped
   1 garlic clove, minced
   1 T extra virgin olive oil
   1 14 oz can diced or crushed fire roasted tomatoes
   1 8 oz can tomato sauce
   2 tsp dried oregano
   pinch of dried rosemary, optional
   1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
   1 tsp sea salt

   Heat the olive oil and brown the ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium heat. Add all the remaining ingredients. Bring to a bubble, partially cover and simmer on low heat for 35 minutes.

   ingredients for “noodles”:
   1 medium spaghetti squash

   Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Put in a microwave safe container, cover, and cook on high for 10 minutes in the microwave. Leave covered for 10 minutes. Remove squash and string with a fork.

   If you don’t want to use the microwave (this is one of the few things I actually microwave because it’s so much easier than the alternative), I would recommend steaming over roasting for this particular dish.

2. Steve B, on January 25th, 2010 at 3:09 am :

   Where do you get ground heart from?

3. Jorge, on January 25th, 2010 at 4:25 am :

   Steve.. I’ve bought heart @ Publix (obviously not organic).. Just ask them to grind it for you. Never asked @ Whole Foods or Freach Market..

4. Ron, on January 25th, 2010 at 2:33 pm :

   go RYAN!

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