This cheesy Spaghetti recipe is easy to make, and kids love it!
Makes: 10 cups | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef (lean, 15% fat)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cups water
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spaghetti (12 ounces, broken)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (4 oz, shredded)
Steps
- Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat.
- Stir in water, tomato sauce, and spices. Bring to a boil.
- Add spaghetti, cover pan, and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- When spaghetti is tender, top with grated cheese.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Try ground turkey or small cooked shrimp for the meat.
- Try whole-wheat pasta to increase fiber.
- Use cheddar cheese in place of parmesan
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