This recipe comes from my friend Betty D. She says ""This is my families favorite". When she was telling my about how her boys just devour it, I asked her to share the recipe so I could share it with you too. Thanks for the recipe it really is good. My kind of meal.
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 red or green pepper, chopped
- 2 pounds of lean ground beef
- 2 small zucchini, halved and sliced
- 3 handfuls of fresh spinach leaves
- 1-28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 10 oz can of tomato soup
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 cups of pasta of your choice, cooked (spaghetti was used in this photo)
- 1 cup grated old cheddar
- Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over individual servings.
- In a very large skillet fry the first five ingredients together until the veggies have softened and the meat is browned well.
- Add tomatoes, tomato soup Worcestershire Sauce, sugar, chili, salt and pepper. Simmer for ten minutes.
- Add the spinach and pasta. Cover with cheese. Close the lid and simmer until the cheese is melted.
- Pass the Parmesan cheese around for each if they choose.
Tip- if you do not have a large skillet. Put the sauce and pasta in a large roaster and bake in the oven. If you are taking this dish to a potluck just a bit more pasta to serve a larger crowd.
Looks so very yummy! I have one question though... does one really use 4 tablespoons of Worchestershire sauce? this seems like quite a bit...
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a lot but I double checked, that is the correct amount. Thanks for checking, we have been known to have typos on occasion. Better safe than sorry.
DeleteMmm - that looks good Charlotte! Comfort food on a cold day like we are having today ....
ReplyDeleteI have been cleaning all morning, and that looks like just the hearty lunch I need, instead of the plain cheese sandwich I have lined up! I need to start planning these things better ;)
ReplyDeleteThere are so many great flavors going on here, I'm thinking it's a good candidate for converting to gluten-free AND vegan. I can leave out the meat and make it vegan, and use my gluten-free pastas as well. Thanks for this recipe. Can't wait to try it! (Tomato soups are generally NOT gluten-free, but I'm thinking I could substitute tomato sauce and it will still be fine).
ReplyDeleteoh this looks so super yum! can't wait to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. A change up from my usual white sauce. And oh how I would love a copy of your new cook book!
ReplyDeleteI have shared on pinterest as well as Facebook this morning.
I made half of this recipe and it was plenty for three meals for hubby and me. Next time I'll use less Worcestershire sauce as we thought it was quite overpowering. I didn't have zucchini, so left that out, but it was very good.
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