The Poor Man's Noodles Recipe

Name: The Poor Man's Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 jar spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tomatoe; 2 tbsp dried onion flakes; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 can cut olives; 1 can mushrooms; 1 tsp parsley flakes; 2 tbsp garlic salt; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tsp McCormick wortshire seasoning; 1 pasta noodles, I used what I had ditalini & elbow; 1/2 lb ground beef

Servings: persons

1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tomatoe
2 tbsp dried onion flakes
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can cut olives
1 can mushrooms
1 tsp parsley flakes
2 tbsp garlic salt
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp McCormick wortshire seasoning
1 pasta noodles, I used what I had ditalini & elbow
1/2 lb ground beef

1
this dish is whatever u have in your fridge & pantry that's how I made this.
2
2 opened left over boxes of pasta and 1 half bag of pasta so use what u got.
3
get creative.
4
almost like a goulash.
5
boil water add pinch of salt boil pasta about 12 minutes and drain
6
cook ground beef with garlic and seasonings, add in diced tomatoe.drain if you have to much grease.
7
once meet is done Add mushrooms, olives spaghetti sauce & ketchup bring to a simmer taste for seasoning.
8
add to noodles top with cheese, sour cream etc.Enjoy!

320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 jar spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tomatoe, 2 tbsp dried onion flakes, and more.

Yes, The Poor Man's Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Poor Man's Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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