Pesto without margarine ricotta

2 cups uncooked pasta (macaroni or penne) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion , sliced 1 bell pepper , sliced 2 garlic cloves , sliced 1 cup mushroom , sliced 2[...]

1 egg , large, brown (use any kind you want, really) 1 pita bread (approx. 6 inches) 1 slice American cheese (hey, it was handy! I think cheddar or Swiss[...]

1 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage , removed from its casing and crumbled 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs, preferably from toasted rye bread 2[...]