Spicy Southwest Spaghetti

Need something new to do with zucchini or a healthy meal that is nutritious and affordable?  Try this - even my Italian friends like it:

  1 Lb Ground Beef                                                                   1/2 Tsp Salt

  1 Tsp Ancho Chili Powder                                                       1/2 Tsp Ground cumin

  2 1/4 C Water                                                                          6 Ounce Angel Hair Pasta, broken

  14.5 Oz Diced Tomatoes                                                         -in thirds

  2 Tsp Chili powder                                                                  2 1/2 Cup Zucchini, cut into chunks

  1/2 Tsp Garlic powder                                                            

In a large skillet, heat oil and add ancho chili powder.  Add beef and cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove beef and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine the water, tomato's, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and cumin; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti; return to a boil. boil for 6 minutes.  Add the zucchini. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until spaghetti and zucchini  are tender, stirring several times. Stir in the beef and serve.

Per Serving: 370 Cal (49% from Fat, 27% from Protein, 25% from Carb); 25 g Protein; 20 g Tot Fat; 8 g Sat Fat; 9 g Mono Fat;  23 g Carb; 5 g Fiber; 6 g Sugar; 42 mg Calcium; 4 mg Iron; 932 mg Sodium