1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onions
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. salt
4 c. water
1/2 lb. spaghetti broken into 2" pieces or 2 1/2 c. other noodles
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, chopped
3/4 c. catsup or 1 can creamed soup