Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced or 1 (4 oz.) can, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 c. beef broth
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp. cold water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 c. broken spaghetti
  • 3 c. broccoli, chopped (florets and stems; 1/2 bunch)
  • Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Saute mushrooms in butter until golden. Add broth and bring to a boil. Combine beef, water, salt and pepper.
  • Shape in walnut size meatballs and drop into simmering broth; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in spaghetti. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Add broccoli. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan.