One Pot Cooking: Ready Spaghetti

I enjoy cooking but I don't really enjoy the clean up afterwards.

This recipe is quick, delicious and even better,

there's only one pot to clean when your done!

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

3-1/2 cups water

1-2/3 cups spaghetti sauce

1 pkg (16 oz.) spaghetti noodles

1 Tbsp. minced dried onion

1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. basil

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. garlic pepper

Brown the ground beef on the stove

in a large sauce pan or pot

until no pink remains.

Drain the fat.

Add the remaining ingredients except the spaghetti

and mix well. Bring to a boil.

Break the spaghetti noodles into small pieces

and add them into the pot.

Turn the heat to low, cover,

and stir approximately every 5 minutes

for about 20 minutes

or until the noodles are tender.

Enjoy!

If there are any leftovers they are excellent 

for reheating the next day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~



I am joining...

Miz Helen's Country Cottage for Full Plate Thursday

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today...  Monday, September 27, 2015

Outside my window...

I am thinking...  Of how I am looking forward to some extra days off next week.

I am thankful for...  The beautiful days we have been having.

From the kitchen... 

~Monday~

Simple Chicken Bake, Glazed Carrots, Tossed Salad

~Tuesday~

Mushroom Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes,Garlic-Peppered Green Beans, Tossed Salad

~Wednesday~

Oven Baked Sausage & Veggies, Tossed Salad

~Thursday~

Homemade Shake 'n Bake Chicken, Italian Bubble Loaf, Caesar Salad

~Friday~

Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry, Rice, Asian Salad

~Saturday~

Fast Fish, Rice Pilaf, Peas, Tossed Salad

~Sunday~

Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, 

Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Corn, Tossed Salad, 

Dessert: Chocolate Roll

I am wearing... Grey dress pants, Purple & gray floral top with purple cardigan, grey boots

I am creating... Still working on a new office/crafting space.

I am reading... Paris by Edward Rutherford

I am praying for...  Family & Friends

Pondering these words... Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. ~Dennis P. Kimbro~

I am hoping...  To get the new office/crafting space done soon.

I am hearing... The computer running & the dog snoring.

One of my favorite things...  Watching the sunrise.

A few plans for the rest of the week...
~Monday:  School & Work
~Tuesday:  School & Luvin' My Home
~Wednesday: School & Work
~Thursday:  School & Work
~Friday:  School, Shopping & Errands, Visiting my Parents
~Saturday:  Morning date w/hubby & Luvin' my Home
~Sunday: Church & Relaxing

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... 

~Decorative corn grown by my dad~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

I am joining...
Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook

Week In Review

~Sunday~

A wonderfully relaxing day!

We took our daughter out for lunch

and then relaxed and caught up

on some of our favorite TV shows.

~Monday~

The mornings are getting quite chilly.

I had to pull out my little gloves

to keep my hands warm on the drive in to school.

~Tuesday~

Things are a little crazy at work

as we are down to half the amount of staff

we normally have and then the elevators

aren't working so that means

hauling everything up and down the stairs :(

I took a little time to do some pumpkin decorating,

it helps me relax!

~Wednesday~

I don't particularly enjoy the fact 

that when I get up it is dark

and it's already quite dark

when I am finished work in the evening.

However, watching the morning

sunrise makes up for it.

~Thursday~

I did a little bit of extra cooking

so we would have things

in the fridge for the upcoming week

as hubby is going onto a set

of six 12-hour night shifts.

~Friday~

We got out of school early 

and the day was absolutely gorgeous!

Forget the housework, 

I spent the extra time outside

puttering around in yard :)

~Saturday~

I love Saturday mornings,

no alarms,

no getting up in the dark,

and hubby brings me coffee in bed.

It is definitely my favorite day of the week!

It was such a beautiful morning

we took a morning stroll

while our breakfast cooked in the oven

What is your favorite day of the week?.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~



Back Door Pumpkins

My parents surprised me with some

pumpkins from their garden.

Since all the flowers at my back door

have finished for the season

I decided to make a

"Back Door Pumpkin Vignette".

I used the pumpkins from my parents garden

and added some caragana branches from our yard.

For a bit of color I trimmed off a few leaves

 from our Virginia Creeper

I felt it needed a little bit more

so I added some of the berries

from the Virginia Creeper as well.

I just love the combination of colors,

orange, green, yellow, red and deep purple.

The wire frame is an old gate

that has good memories for our family

and the old pump is from

my grandparents farm.

It certainly does add a touch of fall

to our back door.

Do you like to decorate with things from

around your yard?

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!



I am joining...

Life on Lakeshore Drive for Bouquet of Talent Party

Unexpected Living Room Make Over - Before & After

A few years ago we did a living room make over

and I thought it would pretty much 

stay the same for awhile.

~Before~

~After~

However, in the decision to downsize

and a very quick sale of the piano

I found I was in the middle of an

unexpected living room make over.

~Before~

~After~

After the piano went out

I decided the fireplace needed to go as well

and I replaced it with a smaller, corner fireplace

which was half price.

I also wanted one more chair

and found this one on Kijiji

for only $40 in mint condition!

I don't think anyone ever sat on it.

~Before~

~After~

For now I have the couch cover off

but I can always put it back on

for a different look.

I fell in love with these cushions

that I found at JYSK

and even better, they were on clearance!

~Before~

~After~

We are enjoying the new look

and the feeling of space

in our living room make over.

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!



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