Rising up we did not at all times have all of the substances for a spaghetti dinner so my mother would create issues with what she had. This recipe turned a staple in our neighborhood (Oak Cliff) not simply our house.
Ingredients
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2 lb ground chuck
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1 lg bell pepper, diced
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1 md onion, diced
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1 Tbsp minced garlic
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1 Tbsp dried basil (fresh if you have it)
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1 can diced tomatoes
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1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
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8 oz tomato puree
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1 can shoepeg corn (11 oz)
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8 oz elbow macaroni
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2 tsp Slap Yo Mama seasoning (Lawry’s or something similar)
Directions
- Cook bell pepper, onion, and ground beef. Add some Slap yo Mama seasoning to taste. Drain.
- Cook the elbow macaroni as the box instructs. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Mix all the other ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Once you get a boil, add the ground beef mixture and simmer for ten minutes.
- Add the pasta and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Serve and eat. Some add Parmesan cheese for a topping.
