CAMPER'S PIZZA

BACON TOMATO CAPELLINI

box buttermilk biscuit mix

/2 tsp salt

jar pizza sauce

oz pepperoni slices

oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 lb bacon, cut into pieces

1/2 cups sliced green onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lg. can tomatoes

1 tsp basil

1 tsp salt

oregano

1/2 tsp pepper

lb pkg. capellini

Add salt to buttermilk biscuit mix and prepare to

package directions to make stiff dough. Divide

dough into 4 equal parts and pat each part into an

In Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Drain,

reserving 1/2 cups drippings. Return drippings to

oven, add bacon, green onion, and garlic. Cook 1

minutes. Stir in liquid from tomatoes. Smoosh each

tomato in can and add to mixture. Add seasonings

and simmer 5 minutes. Prepare capellini according

to package directions, drain, and add to tomato

mixture. Toss to mix. Serve.

in circle. Place circles on grill 5in from medium

coals and cook 8 minutes. Turn grilled side up and

spread pizza sauce. Top with pepperoni and

mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with oregano. Cook

2-15 minutes 9longer, until sauce bubbles and

edges of dough are brown.

CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE

FETTUCINE WITH A TWIST

onion, chopped

cloves garlic, minced

tbs olive oil

can Italian tomatoes

tbs oregano

tbs basil

/2 tsp salt

1 lb fettucine

2 lb ground beef-3 large onions, halved and cut into

1/2 rings

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 can stewed tomatoes

2 can tomato sauce

2 tbs red wine vinegar

2 tbs chili powder

/4 tsp pepper

tsp cocoa

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft in Dutch

oven. Stir in tomatoes with liquid, 1/3 cups water,

and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and

simmer 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep from

sticking. Serve over pasta.

4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp cu minutes and basil

4 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded sharp

cheddar cheese

2 tsp olive oil

Cook fettucine according to package directions. In

Dutch oven, brown ground beef. Drain. Return to

oven, add olive oil, garlic, and onions. Cook, stirring

occasionally, until onions are clear. Add tomatoes,

tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, and spices. Stir to

blend well. Simmer until sauce thickens. Drain

fettucine when tender. Spoon meat sauce over each

serving, top with lettuce and cheddar cheese.

TOMATO SAUCE SICILIAN

clove garlic, minced

tbs olive oil

lb fresh tomatoes, chopped

tsp salt

/2 tsp sugar

/8 tsp red pepper

tube anchovy paste

can black olives, sliced

tbs parsley flakes

tsp oregano

tsp basil

In a Dutch oven, sauté garlic in olive oil for 30sec.

Add tomatoes, salt, sugar, and red pepper. Cook

over medium high heat, crushing tomatoes with back

of spoon. Stir frequently about 15minutes, or until

sauce thickens. Add rest of ingredients and simmer

another 15 minutes. Serve over pasta.

The Geezer Cookbook

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Dwayne Pritchett