"old school" spaghetti

Name: "Old School" Spaghetti
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) ground chuck; 1 large bell pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) dried basil (fresh if you have it); 1 can(s) diced tomatoes; 1 can(s) tomato sauce (15 oz); 8 ounce(s) tomato puree; 1 can(s) shoepeg corn (11 oz); 8 ounce(s) elbow macaroni; 2 teaspoon(s) Slap Yo Mama seasoning (Lawry's or something similar)

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Tara Waites

Dallas, TX

Updated on Aug 4, 2022

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.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

While this is called spaghetti, it's not your traditional spaghetti dinner. It's almost like an American-style goulash or casserole. This recipe came about with items that were on hand and became a favorite. And boy is it good! It's full of flavor and spice. Corn adds a touch of sweetness. A nice, hearty meal that can serve a family on a budget and stretch your dollars. Since it's fairly easy to throw together, it's a great weeknight meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 45 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 15 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chuck
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried basil (fresh if you have it)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
8 ounces tomato puree
1 can shoepeg corn (11 oz)
8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 teaspoons Slap Yo Mama seasoning (Lawry's or something similar)

How To Make "old school" spaghetti

Step 1

Cook bell pepper, onion, and ground beef. Add some Slap yo Mama seasoning to taste. Drain.

Step 2

Cook the elbow macaroni as the box instructs. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 3

Mix all the other ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Once you get a boil, add the ground beef mixture and simmer for ten minutes.
Step 4

Add the pasta and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Step 5

Serve and eat. Some add Parmesan cheese for a topping.
Step 6

Side Note: You can sub a can of Hunt's spaghetti sauce for the 15 oz can of tomato sauce.
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