Un-Spaghetti

Name: Un-Spaghetti
Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef; 1 -2 onion, chopped, to taste; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and put through press; 1 lb frozen broccoli florets; 1 lb frozen yellow squash or 1 lb frozen zucchini, slices; 1 (24 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and lightly drained; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 12 teaspoon italian seasoning; 14 teaspoon oregano; 12 ounces V8 vegetable juice (optional if you prefer a wetter, saucier texture) (optional) or 12 ounces tomato juice (optional if you prefer a wetter, saucier texture) (optional); salt and pepper; parmesan cheese (optional); crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 -2 onion, chopped, to taste
2 garlic cloves, peeled and put through press
1 lb frozen broccoli florets
1 lb frozen yellow squash or 1 lb frozen zucchini, slices
1 (24 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and lightly drained
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
12 teaspoon italian seasoning
14 teaspoon oregano
12 ounces V8 vegetable juice (optional if you prefer a wetter, saucier texture) (optional) or 12 ounces tomato juice (optional if you prefer a wetter, saucier texture) (optional)
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1

Brown ground beef in a large, deep pan such as a dutch oven, with the onion and garlic.
2

Drain excess grease.
3

Add broccoli, squash, spinach, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
4

Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes or until all vegetables are cooked to your taste.
5

Add V8 if desired and bring to boil.
6

Add salt and pepper to taste.
7

Serve in bowls or atop spaghetti squash.
8

Pass the parmesan and the crushed red pepper at the table.