ITALIAN SPAGHETTI
1/2 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/3 c. tomato paste
2/3 c. water
2 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 sm. bay leaf
1/2 c. tomatoes, fresh or canned
2 c. cooked spaghetti, drained
Combine onion and ground beef. Place in non-stick skillet and brown, draining off fat as it accumulates. Add tomato paste, water, spices, herbs, and tomatoes. Simmer 1 or more hours, adding more water if needed. Serve 1/2 cup sauce over 1/2 cup cooked spaghetti. 4 servings. Exchange: 1 bread, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.