"American Chop Suey" aka Nannie Sketti

 I first posted this recipe 20 years ago. I cannot believe it's been 20 years! It's been a staple in my family since before I was born. I've renamed it Nannie Sketti in honor of my mother, whom my children called Nannie. She made it consistently throughout my life until I moved out and started making it myself. My sister also makes it, and I'm sure she makes it her own way just like I've adapted my mother's recipe to fit our tastes. I hope you enjoy it!

American Chop Suey

• 1 lb ground beef 
• 2 28 oz cans whole tomatoes
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 lg onion, chopped
• 1-2 Tb. oil
• garlic salt
• onion powder
• salt & pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti or angel hair

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In a tablespoon or two of oil, brown the onions. Add the hamburger and brown. I typically sprinkle the garlic salt & onion powder over the meat/onion mixture, enough to coat without drowning.

Once the hamburger is cooked through, hand crush the tomatoes and add the juice to the pot. Add 1-1/2 - 2 cans of water. Again sprinkle the garlic salt & onion powder across the pot, add salt & pepper. Simmer while the spaghetti cooks. The longer you simmer, the better. Top it off with your favorite cheese!