Skillet Spaghetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. salt
4 c. water
1/2 lb. spaghetti
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
3/4 c. tomato ketchup
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Break spaghetti into 2-inch pieces.
Cut tomatoes into pieces. In a large, deep skillet, saute the first 4 ingredients in shortening.
Sprinkle with salt; stir in water.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Add spaghetti; cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until spaghetti is tender.
Stir in tomatoes and ketchup; simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 8 cups).