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Frater Secessus recently posted about a "coast" method of cooking to reduce fuel consumption, and I've been experimenting with it to make different types of pasta.

Shortly after, I noticed a box of whole wheat spaghetti had become overly damp, due to condensation from deep frozen canned items (I've since separated all the cans from cardboard/boxed food items).
I also had a brand-new-product-to-me (pre-seasoned "Jen's Bolognese" pre-cooked ground beef) so figured this was a sign I should experiment with both together. :)
It was easy and very good. :)

How To:

• 4~ ounces (110~g) spaghetti (or any pasta)
• enough water to cover it, plus about another finger width
• 2-4 ounces (50-110g) of precooked ground beef (I used about 3 oz)
• sprinkle of Italian seasoning
• (optional) sprinkle of garlic, any other desired spice(s)
• hefty sprinkle of grated Parmesan Cheese (I use the cheap kind in the green bottle)

1. add pasta, water, and spice(s) to pot
2. bring to a boil
3. add beef and parmesan cheese, stir
4. turn off stove, cover pot, and let "coast" for about 10 minutes
5. (optional) while waiting, make garlic bread/buns, since the stove is available :)
6. taste test pasta for desired tenderness
7. stir and enjoy! :)

Next time I make this, I'll probably add either sun dried tomatoes or diced tomatoes.

Pictures:

Spaghetti cooked (immediately after uncovering post-"coast" period):

After mixing, ready to eat:

Grilled butter & garlic hamburger buns:

Calories & Cost:

item	Calories	Cost (actual)
spaghetti	400	$0.25
ground beef	95	$0.50
parmesan cheese	??	??
hamburger bun	??	??
Totals:	495	$0.75