SCHOOL CAFETERIA SPAGHETTI

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I have fond memories of our cafeteria food in school as a child and one of my favorite meals was the spaghetti. My great grand-mother was a cafeteria cook for 40 years and unfortunately I never got to twist her ear for some of the recipes. This is my rendition of my school's spaghetti. I know a lot of us loved school lunch and...

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Pasta

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb ground beef
3 Tbsp onion flakes, dehydrated
2 pkg spaghetti sauce mix (i use mccormick)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp pepper
2 can(s) crushed tomatoes (28oz)
1 1/2 Tbsp chicken base
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
10 slice american cheese
1 lb spaghetti

Steps:

  • 1. Brown ground beef. Drain fat; add onions, spaghetti sauce mix, pepper, oregano and garlic. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken base, Worcestershire, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. If sauce needs thickening, dissolve a little cornstarch in hot water and add to sauce.
  • 2. Meanwhile cook spaghetti. Drain, but do not rinse. Stir cheese into sauce to melt, then stir in spaghetti. Transfer pasta and sauce to a baking pan and cover with foil. Place in a 225 degree oven for 1 hour.

Farran Marsh
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Definitely needs more garlic.


farshsd mohammad
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Yum!


Komi K
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Not bad! I made this recipe for my kids and they enjoyed it. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed with a little less sugar. Overall, this is a good recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lukley Lukes
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't always have time to cook elaborate meals. This spaghetti is quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!


Krishna Karmoker
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Simple and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. My kids loved it and even asked for seconds. I'll definitely be making this again.


roomana amir
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Meh, it's school cafeteria spaghetti. It's edible, but nothing to write home about. The sauce was bland and the noodles were overcooked. I'll stick to my own recipe next time.


Odalis Pano
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This recipe brought back so many childhood memories! The spaghetti turned out just like it did in the school cafeteria, with the perfect amount of sauce and seasoning. I added a bit of garlic powder for extra flavor, and it was a hit with my family.