Description
A classic spaghetti dish with a rich and hearty meat sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 box (16 ounces) spaghetti noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, (chopped)
- 1 small green bell pepper, (diced)
- 3 teaspoons garlic, (minced)
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook to package instructions.
- Combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
- Add the garlic and cook for one minute, or until fragrant.
- Stir the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, and sugar. Simmer the spaghetti sauce for 20 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a side salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams