MEXICAN SKILLET SPAGHETTI

This recipe is from an early 1970’s cookbook and is a somewhat unusual combination of Italian and Mexican, but it is a simple dish to make.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground beef or turkey

15 ounce can tomato sauce

4 ¾ cups water

2 1.25 ounce packages taco mix

2 tablespoons minced onion

½ teaspoon salt

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

Brown ground beef in skillet.

Add tomato sauce, water, taco mix, onion and salt.

Bring mix to boiling and then add spaghetti.

Reduce heat and simmer covered until spaghetti is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir frequently.

Sprinkle with cheese and remove from heat.

Serves 6