Southwestern Spaghetti

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 -2  tablespoon chili powder (I like a strong chili flavor)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 (7 ounce) package  thin spaghetti, broken into thirds
• 6  small zucchini, cut into chunks (1 lb.)
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat, until the beef is browned; drain.
2. Remove beef mixture from skillet and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, add water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Add spaghetti and stir to combine; return to a boil.
6. Boil for 6 minutes.
7. Add in the zucchini and cook for 5-6 minutes or until spaghetti and zucchini are tender, stirring often.
8. Add the cooked beef and stir to combine.
9. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
10. Serve immediately.