Mozzarella Skillet Spaghetti

Name: Mozzarella Skillet Spaghetti
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef; 1 garlic clove minced; 2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms; 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion; 1 cup (250 mL) chopped green bell pepper; 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes undrained; 1 cup (250 mL) water; 12 oz (375 g) broken spaghetti; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 pinch of salt; 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Canadian Mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese; Chopped fresh basil (optional)

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This is the Mozzarella Skillet Spaghetti recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 40 min

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
1 garlic clove minced
2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms
1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion
1 cup (250 mL) chopped green bell pepper
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes undrained
1 cup (250 mL) water
12 oz (375 g) broken spaghetti
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) Italian seasoning
1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 pinch of salt
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Canadian Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil (optional)

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Preparation

In a large skillet sauté beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon; drain off any fat. Add garlic, mushrooms, onion, green bell pepper, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until vegetables have softened.

Stir in diced tomatoes, water and broken spaghetti; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Serve sprinkled with fresh basil (if using).

Tips

Colby Macaroni Skillet: Substitute 12 oz (375 g) uncooked elbow macaroni for broken spaghetti. Omit Italian seasoning; substitute 1 1/4 tsp (7 mL) Worcestershire sauce. Substitute 2 cups (500 mL) Canadian Colby cheese for Canadian Mozzarella.