Spaghetti with flair

Spaghetti With Flair

By: Shannon Beeghley, LPN, NS, CHHC

1 pound of hamburger, thawed

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1  (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano

1 (6 oz) can of tomato paste

1/2 to 1 cup water

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1 medium slim zucchini, quartered and sliced

Add salt and pepper if desired.

Cooked spaghetti noodles

Fry the hamburger and onion together till the meat is brown. Drain excess fat. In a food processor or blender, put the tomatoes, tomato paste and water. Blend well. Add to the meat. Stir in the garlic powder. Add the celery and zucchini. Add more water if needed. Let simmer on medium heat till the veggies are tender crisp. (or simmer to desired tenderness).

Serve on a bed of cooked zucchini noodles. Top with 2 tablespoons of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.  YUM!

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