Collard Spaghetti

FEATURE RECIPE from friend MARIA GOODSELL

(many thanks to Maria for the recipe and photo)

Sharing a healthy, fabulous recipe which has helped GERD (commonly known as Acid Reflux Disease), Maria says:

"I love my spaghetti but cannot tolerate the sauce.  I found out, though, that I can handle fresh tomatoes if not overcooked.  Here is my recipe for a not so conventional spaghetti."

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 lb. ground beef

2 green onions, chopped

Collard Greens, chopped (as much as you like)

2 large tomatoes, chopped

Dry Oregano to taste

Dry Basil to taste

Salt and Pepper to taste

Spaghetti or other favorite pasta

Method:

Saute 1 onion, 1 green pepper and two cloves of garlic until

translucent but  not brown.  

Add 1/2  to 1 lb. ground beef.

Saute until lightly browned.

Add  tops of 2 green onions, pre-cooked chopped collard greens (as much as you like, it is delicious), 2 large chopped tomatoes, dry oregano and basil to taste, as well as salt and pepper.  

Spoon over spaghetti.

Serves 4 to 6 people.

Maria adds, "Try it, you might like it and it is all fresh and good for you."