1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
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 inch pieces
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
3/4 c. Heinz Tomato Ketchup
Grated Parmesan cheese

In Dutch oven or large deep skillet, saute first 4 ingredients in shortening. Sprinkle with salt; stir in water. Bring mixture to a boil; add spaghetti. Cook, uncovered 12 to 15 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Stir in tomatoes and ketchup; simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 8 cups).

1/2 pound (2 inch pieces) spaghetti is about 2 1/2 cups or grate 1/2 to 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sprinkle over spaghetti until melted.