Pasta Chili

This recipe comes from my friend Betty D. She says ""This is my families favorite". When she was telling my about how her boys just devour it, I asked her to share the recipe so I could share it with you too. Thanks for the recipe it really is good. My kind of meal.

• 1 onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 red or green pepper, chopped
• 2 pounds of lean ground beef
• 2 small zucchini, halved and sliced
• 3 handfuls of fresh spinach leaves
• 1-28 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1 10 oz can of tomato soup
• 4 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4  teaspoons chili powder
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 cups of pasta of your choice, cooked (spaghetti was used in this photo) 
• 1 cup grated old cheddar
• Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over individual servings.

1. In a very large skillet fry the first five ingredients together until the veggies have softened and the meat is browned well.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato soup Worcestershire Sauce, sugar, chili, salt and pepper. Simmer for ten minutes.
3. Add the spinach and pasta. Cover with cheese. Close the lid and simmer until the cheese is melted. 
4. Pass the Parmesan cheese around for each if they choose.

Tip- if you do not have a large skillet. Put the sauce and pasta in a large roaster and bake in the oven. If you are taking this dish to a potluck just a bit more pasta to serve a larger crowd. 

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