Cheesy Southwest Spaghetti
From the Kitchen of: Wayne Edelman – Farmer from Bern, Kansas
Servings: 8-10
Total Time: 30 minutes
I enjoy making this as it is fast and delicious. Modified this recipe after seeing it in a farm magazine to suit my taste. The rest of the family liked it too. You only need a fork to eat it. Pair with bread or rolls and fruit or small desserts.
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes with green chiles
6 oz. can of tomato paste
3 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup of water
4 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb. package of thin spaghetti
Instructions:
Cook beef and onions, drain off fat. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, stir well. Cook spaghetti according to package directions in a 10- to 12-quart pot. Drain well, add meat and mix well. Add the water and slowly add cheese. Heat thoroughly. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
