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Speedy Spaghetti

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So easy to make! Done as quick as going out to buy fast food, and better for you. If teaching someone how to cook, this is a great first recipe; only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. You will NOT be using a lid during the cooking process, or when it sits to thicken.

Ingredients

  • ½ whole Onion, Chopped
  • ½ pounds Ground Beef (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil Or Olive Oil
  • 4 cups Water
  • 3 cans Tomato Sauce (8 Oz. Each)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings
  • 8 ounces, weight Spaghetti Noodles
  • ½ cups Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
  • Salt And Pepper

Preparation

In a pot (using a large pot is best) on high heat, brown the chopped onion (and ground beef if using) in the oil for 3 minutes, stir often to prevent burning. Pour in part of the water and start bringing to a boil over high heat. While that is heating, add the tomato sauce. Pour remaining water into the empty tomato sauce cans to “rinse” out; add to the pot. The water thins the sauce significantly, but don’t worry, it thickens up later.

Stir in garlic salt and Italian seasonings. Break spaghetti noodles in half (put them in a plastic bag to break in half so pieces do not “fly” all over). Add broken spaghetti noodles to the boiling water/sauce mixture. When this mixture comes to a full boil, reduce heat to medium so the mixture is still boiling, but more gently. Cook uncovered 12 to 14 minutes, stirring often. Take the pot off the heat source and allow speedy spaghetti to sit uncovered for 12 to 14 minutes; stir a few times while it thickens.

Spoon into pasta bowls; top each serving with parmesan cheese, if desired. Salt and pepper to taste.

Note: sometimes we use dried chopped onion and just add it to the boiling water. Also, we often cook the onion and ground beef ahead, cool in the fridge overnight, then freeze it for easy use in recipes.

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Stefanie on 2.16.2011

This sounds perfect for those nights when I am pressed for time but want to provide a home-cooked meal. Thanks for sharing!

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