One day I asked my daughter what she had made for her and her husbands dinner and she said; "you know that hamburger, pasta thing you make and leave on the stove and eat when you are hungry." I had no clue what she was talking about. When she explained it it made perfect sense. When everyone was having a busy day I would make this, cover it and leave it on low on the stove so whenever someone came home they could grab something to eat. I just had no idea that was what they called it!
NEED:
1 pound of ground meat, browned and drained
16 ounces of the pasta of your choice
26 ounce can or jar of pasta sauce of your choice. ( I use one that has a 4 cheese
blend )
2 cups of finely shredded cheese of your choice ( I use a pre packaged 3 cheese blend )
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
salt
cooking oil or your choice
1 small onion, finely chopped
garlic powder - to taste
pepper - to taste
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper - optional
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the water and a "splash" of cooking oil. Stir the pasta a couple times to spread the oil around..the oil keeps the pasta from sticking together.
Brown and drain the ground meat then add the onion and allow to cook on low for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add pasta sauce to the meat and mix well. Bring to a low simmer.
Add the oregano, garlic powder and pepper, cayenne pepper ( if using )
**I usually do not measure my spices when making this. I just lightly sprinkle them, evenly over the top of the meat and stir. If there is a spice you really like the flavor of use more..something you don't care for..use less**
Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted then add the pasta. Stir the mixture until everything is distributed evenly.
Cover and turn the temperature to low for at least 15 minutes to give all the flavors a chance to blend together.
Serve alone or with a salad and or garlic bread.
ENJOY!
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