1 lb. hamburger
1 tbsp. shortening
4 c. water
2 1/2 c. broken spaghetti
3/4 c. tomato ketchup
Minced onion
Chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Tomato juice

Brown ground beef, onion, and green pepper in 1 tablespoon shortening. Add salt and water. Bring to boil; add spaghetti broken in 2-inch pieces. Add ketchup and tomato juice to suit. Simmer 10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and Italian seasoning if desired. Cook until tender.