Sunday dinners demand something just a little special. This recipe was adapted somewhat for summer cooking - using the gas grill instead of the oven. After cooking the pasta al dente (I guess the title is a misnomer because for this particular meal I used fettucini instead of spaghetti), it was tossed with a sour cream, cream cheese, parmesan and garlic mixture and spread in a 9 x 12 inch pan. (See left). Meaty spaghetti sauce (prepared and frozen previously, then warmed in a saucepan) was spread over the noodles and the foil-covered dish placed in a preheated grill at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, just enough time to prepare a side salad. After removing the foil, shredded cheddar cheese was sprinkled over the top of the meat sauce and baked for another few minutes till melted and bubbly. Besides the obvious taste appeal, this pasta entree affords a hostess grace time in case the guests are late - the noodles are creamy and do not dry out or stick together if the dish has to be kept warm for an extended period! Even leftovers, if they exist, are just as good the next day.
Sunday dinners demand something just a little special. This recipe was adapted somewhat for summer cooking - using the gas grill instead of the oven. After cooking the pasta al dente (I guess the title is a misnomer because for this particular meal I used fettucini instead of spaghetti), it was tossed with a sour cream, cream cheese, parmesan and garlic mixture and spread in a 9 x 12 inch pan. (See left). Meaty spaghetti sauce (prepared and frozen previously, then warmed in a saucepan) was spread over the noodles and the foil-covered dish placed in a preheated grill at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, just enough time to prepare a side salad. After removing the foil, shredded cheddar cheese was sprinkled over the top of the meat sauce and baked for another few minutes till melted and bubbly. Besides the obvious taste appeal, this pasta entree affords a hostess grace time in case the guests are late - the noodles are creamy and do not dry out or stick together if the dish has to be kept warm for an extended period! Even leftovers, if they exist, are just as good the next day. 
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