Skillet Spaghetti

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 or 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
• 2 green bell pepper, chopped
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or electric fry pan, combine ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomato juice, water, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar and oregano. Cover; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
2. Add spaghetti; stir to separate strands. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes longer or until spaghetti is tender. Stir frequently.
3. Add bell pepper the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
4. Serve with slices of crisp French bread.