Years ago my mother created a cookbook of family recipes. This particular dish was contributed by my aunt, Barbara.
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Ingredients
2T olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 can vegetarian burger substitute or 1 pound Morningstar Grillers Crumbles
1 can kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
2T chili powder
2t paprika
1-2t salt
2C water
1 16oz. package spaghetti
Directions
Prepare spaghetti as directed on box. Saute onions in olive oil. Combine remaining ingredients in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally. The resulting chili should be salty because it will be mixed with the spaghetti. Cook the chili for 30 minutes. Transfer the spaghetti to a large mixing bowl. Pour the chili over the spaghetti and mix well. Press into a 9x13 pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Slice the baked spaghetti into squares or rectangles according to the desired serving size.
