Skillet Spaghetti
This has always been a favorite dish of our Sisters who work in a hospital. When we get back to the convent, it's a quick and easy recipe we've used for years. Served with Italian bread and a tossed salad, it makes an excellent meal.4-6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups water
- 2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) tomato juice (about 2-3/4 cups)
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
- drain. Add the water, tomato juice, tomato paste and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil. Add uncooked spaghetti. Cover and simmer for 30
- minutes or until the spaghetti is tender, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 4-6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 288 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 979 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.