"OLD SCHOOL " SPAGHETTI

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Growing up we didn't always have all the ingredients for a spaghetti dinner so my mom would create things with what she had. This recipe became a staple in our neighborhood (Oak Cliff) not just our home.

Provided by Tara Waites

Categories     Beef

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb ground chuck
1 large bell pepper - diced
1 medium onion - diced
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp dried basil (fresh if you have it)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes
1 can(s) tomato sauce (15 oz)
8 oz tomato puree
8 oz shopeg corn
8 oz macaroni, elbow
2 Tbsp slap yo mama seasoning (lawry's or something similar)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bell pepper, onion and ground beef (add some Slap yo Mama seasoning to taste. Drain.
  • 2. Cook the elbow macaroni as the box instructs, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • 3. Mix all the other ingredients in a large pot over medium heat.
  • 4. Once you get a boil add the ground beef mixture and simmer for ten minutes.
  • 5. Add the pasta and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • 6. Serve and eat.
  • 7. Side note: You can sub a can of Hunts spaghetti sauce for the 15 oz can of tomato sauce. Some add parmesan cheese for a topping

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