Skillet Spaghetti

Name: Skillet Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
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

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.

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 cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 288 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 979mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Skillet Spaghetti in Country Extra May 2000

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MaryThompson

Feb 19, 2010

It was FUN to make all in one dish. It needed more of a tomato/spaghetti zip, I use splenda and I may have added too much sugar, seemed too sweet. Next time I will omit the sugar, and maybe try some "home-canned" tomatoes in it.