Pat's Spaghetti

Directions

1. 1
   In large skillet saute onion, green pepper and garlic powder until onions turn opaque.
2. 2
   Add ground beef, cook until no pink remains, drain grease.
3. 3
   Salt to taste.
4. 4
   Sprinkle Chili Powder across hamburger until covered, stir thoroughly.
5. 5
   add hot peppers if desired.
6. 6
   add 1/2 cup ketchup.
7. 7
   add 1/2 can tomato juice reserving rest for later addition.
8. 8
   reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally.
9. 9
   In large pan cook spaghetti according to package directions.
10. 10
    Drain.
11. 11
    In spaghetti pan combine meat sauce, remaining tomato juice and spaghetti.
12. 12
    Replace pan on heat bringing to boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
13. 13
    Turn off heat, cover pan and let set until all juice is absorbed.
14. 14
    Spaghetti will taste better the longer it sets.
15. 15
    To reheat, use microwave or place in baking dish, cover and place in oven stirring occasionally.