Friday, January 8, 2010

Spaghetti with Cincinnati-Style Marinara




Ingredients:
12 ounces dried spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 14-ounce jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)


Directions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion until beef is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir chili powder and cinnamon into meat mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

2. Add kidney beans, marinara sauce, and the water. Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring occasionally.

3. Place hot cooked spaghetti in a large serving bowl. Spoon beef mixture over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Makes 6 servings.
Calories 522
Total fat (g) 17
Saturated Fat (g) 7
Cholesterol (mg) 67
Sodium (mg) 527
Carbohydrate (g) 62
Fiber (g) 7
Protein (g) 32
Vitamin A (DV%) 0
Vitamin C (DV%) 0

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