MOZZARELLA SPAGHETTI

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I got this recipe from a "Canadian Dairy Farmers" card from the 1990's. My hubby loves this as he is a cheese fanatic. I like it because the spaghetti cooks right in the pot with the sauce so I have one less pot to wash.

Provided by Evamyth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
2 cups sliced mushrooms (I use 1 can 500 g)
1 cup chopped onion (I use 1)
1 cup chopped green pepper (I use 1)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, not drained
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups spaghetti, broken into thirds (uncooked)
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning (I usually use more)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • ***VARIATION***Colby Macaroni Replace the spaghetti with 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) macaroni.
  • Replace the Italian seasoning with 1-1/4 tsp (7 ml) Worcestershire sauce.
  • Replace the Mozzarella with an equal amount of Colby cheese.
  • In a large pan, brown the beef, mushrooms, onion and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat until the veggies are tender.
  • Drain any fat.
  • Cut up tomatoes, add with the juices to the pan.
  • Add the water, spaghetti, Italian seasoning and salt.
  • bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the spaghetti is cooked.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add the cheese, stir until it is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.6, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 1056.6, Carbohydrate 102.4, Fiber 7, Sugar 9.3, Protein 46.5

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