Un-Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 1 -2 onion
• chopped
• to taste
• 2 garlic cloves
• peeled and put through press
• 1 lb frozen broccoli florets
• 1 lb frozen yellow squash or 1 lb frozen zucchini
• slices
• 1 (24 ounce) package frozen spinach
• thawed and lightly drained
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 12 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 14 teaspoon oregano
• 12 ounces V8 vegetable juice (optional if you prefer a wetter
• saucier texture) (optional) or 12 ounces tomato juice (optional if you prefer a wetter
• saucier texture) (optional)
• salt and pepper
• parmesan cheese (optional)
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a large, deep pan such as a dutch oven, with the onion and garlic.
2. Drain excess grease.
3. Add broccoli, squash, spinach, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
4. Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes or until all vegetables are cooked to your taste.
5. Add V8 if desired and bring to boil.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve in bowls or atop spaghetti squash.
8. Pass the parmesan and the crushed red pepper at the table.