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spaghetti, quick & flavorful

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Joyce Harrison
@EdibleDecor
Lafayette, LA

I LOVE quick and easy ... sometimes ... but hate the bland flavor of bottled sauces, so I just "spice it up" a bit!!! This is really good and tastes like you cooked it for HOURS!!! My family and grand-kids look forward to "Spaghetti Day"!! Hope you enjoy it!!!

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(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For spaghetti, quick & flavorful

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 jar
    prego with italian sausage
  • 1/2 - 16 oz
    pkg vermicelli pasta, dry
  • 2 Tbsp
    tony's chacherie's creole seasoning ( or make your own creole seasoning)
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder, granulated
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley flakes, dried
  • optional:
  • 1/4 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    green bell pepper, finely chopped

How To Make spaghetti, quick & flavorful

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions, adding a little olive oil to water. In the meantime, ...
  • 2
    Heat a large skillet on medium fire. Add ground beef and seasonings. (If adding onions & bell pepper, add them also.) Cook meat until done, but not "crunchy brown". Remove from pan, and drain in a paper towel lined colander.
  • 3
    Discard remaining oil from skillet. Add spaghetti sauce and drained ground meat. Heat until bubbling. Reduce heat to LOW and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. I do a quick taste test, & add additional seasonings, if necessary -- (because I never "measure" anything)!! And ... while this is simmering ... back to pasta!!
  • 4
    After pasta has cooked, drain and quickly rinse pasta in warm water. Spray with PAM Butter Flavored spray or half-teaspoon of olive oil ... and toss to coat. (I know that REAL Italians do not rinse their pasta, but I just prefer to eliminate that extra starch!!)
  • 5
    NORMALLY, the pasta and the sauce end up ready at the same time, thus ... a 20 minute prep time!!! And, if I'm REALLY "on my game", I also have the salad and bread ready, also!!!
  • 6
    Serve over pasta with a green salad and garlic french bread!!!! Garnish with a little fresh parsley, if desired!!! (Look for my Garlic French Bread recipe!!!)
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