Monday, April 21, 2014

Crazy Spaghetti Recipe

When I stumbled upon the Crazy Spaghetti recipe in my Baylor cookbook, I thought I needed to try it.  Because what kid wouldn't like a dish called Crazy Spaghetti?

Ingredients:
1 pound ground meat (turkey would be fine)
1 large onion, chopped
1 (5 ounce) bottle of soy sauce
1 medium head of cabbage, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can of mushrooms (I used fresh)
1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts (drained)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts (drained)
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and drained

Brown meat with onion in large skillet.  Drain fat.  Pour 1/2 bottle of soy sauce over meat.  Add cabbage, cover and simmer 5 minutes.  Add mushroom, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and remaining soy sauce.  Cover and simmer 3 minutes longer.  Add cooked spaghetti.  Cover and cook over low until heated through.

Indeed, we all enjoyed this recipe.  Next time I make it, I'll be using ramen noodles instead of spaghetti.  I think it'll give it a better Asian style.

30 comments:

  1. Kerri FarleyApril 21, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Looks Yummy!

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  2. Sunnybrook FarmApril 21, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    This is something that I would love but sad to say, my daughter will not eat spaghetti it is like garlic to a vampire with her. At least that is how she reacts when the word is spoken.

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  3. RoanApril 21, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Sounds like a keeper. I think Hubby would like this.

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  4. LynnApril 21, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    looks delicious and I was thinking the same thing ramen noodles would work well with this :-)

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  5. Rob-bearApril 21, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    I do not believe there is such a thing as "crazy" spaghetti sauce. There is only "creative" spaghetti sauce.

    I have your recipe. I'll try it then next time I prepare noodles.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  6. LisaSApril 21, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Looks good! The Taken sound like a good option too. Also, love those yellow sunglasses in the previous post. What a cute kid!!

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  7. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 21, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Glad it was a hit at your house... I'm not crazy about soy sauce---even a tiny bit. SO--think I'll pass on that one... ha

    I am struggling today with a stinkin' ole cold (or allergy or something???) --and feel pretty miserable. Maybe I need that SOY SAUCE... ha

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  8. MontanagirlApril 21, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Looks great - I think I would like this!

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  9. Endah MurniyatiApril 21, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Crazy yummy.... thanks for sharing

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  10. SallyApril 21, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    I'm going to try this! Looks so good, and yeah what kid doesn't like spaghetti! :)

    xoxo

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  11. Out on the prairieApril 21, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    more of a lo mein, I make it a lot.

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  12. Tina Fariss BarbourApril 21, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    That really is a different way to make the sauce. I like the idea of adding cabbage. And Larry would love the soy sauce.

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  13. Sharon WagnerApril 21, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    I can't imagine life without noodles!

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  14. Debby@Just BreatheApril 21, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    This sounds delicious.....can't wait to try it!

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  15. Gail DixonApril 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    This I'm going to have to try! My husband and I love spaghetti. Thanks!

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  16. jp@A Green RidgeApril 21, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Hmmmm something that maybe the Pres would eat????...:)JP

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  17. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Lisa: I just happened to read this before I left home to go workout! What a great statement you make. No kid I know of could resist the idea of "crazy spaghetti". Food that's fun! :)

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  18. Tweedles -- that's meApril 21, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Oh it looks sooo yummy!
    love
    tweedles

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  19. Grandma BonnieApril 21, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Looks very tasty. I will have to give it a try.

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  20. Harry FlashmanApril 21, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    That sure looks good. I look at the postings some of the ladies do, like you and Kymber, and it makes me hungry. Then I go make a sandwich......

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  21. Starry DawnApril 21, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    Hi Lisa,
    Your pasta looks nice.
    I love pasta. I cook it the
    way my dear Italian mom told me.
    Happy Easter to you, your boys,
    your family and beloved ones!
    Have a happy Spring Season, Lisa
    with all your loved ones!
    Blessings,
    Starry.

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  22. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    This really sounds good!

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  23. mail4roseyApril 22, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    You had me at the cool name. :)

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  24. Karen thisoldhouse2.comApril 22, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    WOW, I like it! Thanks for sharing. I wish I could talk my family into mushrooms though, I love them.

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  25. MichaeleApril 22, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    It does look good but when I was a kid I wouldn't have touched it. Glad your boys aren't picky eaters.

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  26. LindaApril 23, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Sounds tasty!

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  27. An Apel a DayApril 23, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    That does sound like a fun thing to try.

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  28. Jenn JilksApril 23, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    I admire someone who takes risks. I tend to do this kind of cooking, too!

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  29. Chatty CroneApril 27, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Your children will eat that - you are a better mom then i am grandma! I could never get Andy to eat that. Looks good to me though.

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  30. Marianne (Mare) Baker BallMay 18, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    this looks awesome! I'm making it tomorrow night! Thank you!

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