Ingredients

• 8  ounces ground beef or bulk pork sausage
• 1  cup sliced fresh mushrooms or one 6-ounce jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2  cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1  14-ounce can chicken broth or 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 grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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.