Aunt Jamie’s Super Simple Spaghetti

It’s a gorgeous day!  Temps in the lower 70′s. Windows open. PERFECT day to do some cooking:)  I have a friend, Monica, who is going through nursing school. This semester is proving to be even crazier than normal for her.  She is the mother of 5 very active boys – ages  5 – 15!! Her boys are all into football and soccer… not even mentioning their homework, her homework, housework, husband etc. Needless to say, the family schedule and cooking don’t really happen easily, so I thought I’d try to give her a break. I fixed a big old tray of spaghetti, garlic bread and salad and took it over.  The recipe I use is one that my sister in law showed me years ago.  It’s so good … and it takes no time at all (even better:)   Give it a try.  I make this and freeze it in batches. Kids LOVE it:) Enjoy!!

OK, HERE’S What You Need:

1 1/2 pounds of Ground Round (or chuck) (I doubled the recipe to take to Monica)

3/4 cup onions, chopped (I use the frozen ones as much as possible)

1 pound can of Crushed Tomatoes

2 small cans Tomato Paste

Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasonings

1/2  -  3/4 pkg of Angel Hair Pasta (cooked)

HERE’S What You Do:

In a large skillet, season and brown your hamburger meat (along with your onions)

When your meat is browned, add the crushed tomatoes and the 2 small cans of sauce.

Taste. Adjust salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add a nice pinch of Italian Seasoning. Simmer while you get your spaghetti started.

Drain your spaghetti and add to your sauce and toss (ooohhh, lookie there! I was a poet and didn't know it!:)

*** Once it’s tossed you can either serve or let it cool and put into freezer containers/bags and freeze. ***

I spread this batch out into a casserole tin and threw some mozzarella cheese over it before I put the foil over (so the cheese can get all nice and gooey:) Monica said the pan didn't last 20 minutes! I'm telling ya, it's delicious!