One of my very favorite things to do is to go camping. We have a 5th wheel travel trailer and take it to Colorado mostly, and besides decorating my camper, cooking in my camper is the highlight of the trip for me! Others are dreaming of fly fishing, hiking, and white water rafting, while I’m deciding what flowers for the picnic table and what’s for supper! I always seem to be on the opposite end of the spectrum as compared to most. Ha! This One-Pot Spaghetti is sure to please the fishermen in your life, when they come home to gather round the picnic table! It is super easy and only requires one pot! Can’t beat that while you’re out in the wilderness and needing to just poke the fire instead of wash dishes! I bet, even if you are not a camper type person, this meal will come in handy on busy days. It is delicious!
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
6 oz. can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. spaghetti, uncooked (Yay!)
Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese
Recommended side idea: Italian Garlic Salad, below
Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. (I like to season my meat with olive oil, kosher salt, and Montreal Steak Seasoning as it browns. To me, this is the best time to get flavor into your meat no matter what you are cooking.) Drain on a paper plate lined with several paper towels. Return meat and onions to the skillet.
Stir in broth, tomato paste and seasonings; bring to a boil. Break spaghetti into short lengths and add to skillet.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 15 minutes, adding more broth or water as necessary, or until spaghetti is tender. (If you are cooking in higher altitudes, you may need to add more liquid as it cooks, because more than likely, it will take longer than 15 minutes to cook your noodles.)
Sprinkle with cheese. Serve this with Italian Garlic Salad and crusty bread.
Makes 4 servings.
ITALIAN GARLIC SALAD
Tear ice berg lettuce into pieces and mix with shredded mozzarella. Dress with olive oil that has been seasoned with garlic powder, seasoned salt, and fresh pepper.
COOKING THE BOOKS, YA’LL!