Quick and easy spaghetti sauce doubles as a chili

You’ll need…

- 1 jar of any spaghetti sauce
- 1 can kidney beans (rinsed)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 package ground beef (1 pound)
- 1 package sliced mushrooms
- 1 bunch spinach (chopped)
- 4 tomatoes (rough chopped)
- 2 onions (rough chopped)
- splash of ketchup (1/4 cup)
- chili powder/oregano to taste

My husband loves spaghetti, while I’ve never been much of a pasta fan. I came up with this cheap and easy, one pot, recipe (in a Safeway parking lot no less) to satisfy us both. It works brilliantly over noodles or as a stand alone, fresh tasting, chili. You can play with the proportions to vary the consistency, and add some grated cheddar for extra flavour.

To make… Brown ground beef in a large pot, drain, set meat aside. Cook onions and mushrooms over medium heat in same pot until just softened. Add remaining ingredients (plus meat). Bring to boil, then remove from heat. Season to taste. Enjoy!

Note: Be sure to use your largest pot, because this recipe makes a veritable vat of deliciousness.