Skillet Spaghetti

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. Hubby isn't fond of spaghetti but he loves this.

1 lb. ground beef
1/4 C chopped onion
5 C tomato juice
3/4 C ketchup
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt (or powder)
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 C brown sugar
8 oz. (I usually use 10-12 oz.)

In a large skillet, cook ground beef & onions until browned. Pour off fat. Except for pasta, add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Add pasta & simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

Weeknight Lasagna Toss

I got this recipe from my friend, Rosa. It is so simple & tastes just like lasagna without all the work. :)

1 lb. ground beef
2 green bell peppers chopped (used 1/2 of a pepper)
3 cloves garlic minced
26 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1 2/3 C water (I used 3 1/2 C)
1/4 C italian dressing
12 oven ready lasagna noodles broken into fourths (I used regular lasagna noodles)
1 C shredded mozzarella cheese
1 C ricotta cheese (I used cottage cheese)

Brown beef, drain. Stir in peppers and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil, add noodles, stir and cover. Cook 20 min. or until noodles are soft. Remove from heat. Stir in Ricotta cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover and let stand for 5 min.