Ingredients

• 8 ounces ground beef or 8 ounces bulk pork sausage
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 (6 ounce) jar drained sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 ounces dried spaghetti, broken
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan cook the ground beef, fresh mushrooms (if using), onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain.

2. Stir in the canned mushrooms (if using), broth, water, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Add the broken spaghetti, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 17 to 20 minutes or until spaghetti is tender and sauce is desired consistency, stirring frequently. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.