Description
A delicious spaghetti dish with a flavorful meat sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef (turkey, or chicken)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green peppers
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- ¼ cup sugar or sweetener
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, then set aside.
- In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, add your ground beef, turkey, or chicken. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add diced onions, green peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, or until the veggies are softened and fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to coat the meat and veggies evenly.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir everything together. Add in the Cajun or Creole Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar (start with 2 teaspoons) to balance out the acidity. Taste and adjust as needed. Add more Cajun seasoning if you want a little heat, or more sugar for balance.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are coated and the meat is well distributed. If the sauce is too thick, splash in a little water to loosen it up.
- Lower the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This gives the flavors time to come together and thicken slightly.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg