Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

When I was Young one of the first things I learned how to cook was spaghetti and meat sauce. This is one of those things that was handed down for one generation another to another and so on. With my Moms technique it was pretty simple, ground beef, tomatoes and spices. This is the basis for my spaghetti and meat sauce recipe. It’s a simple but flavorful combination of simple and easy to find ingredients.

Here is a short video on Spaghetti with Meat Sauce preparation the full version is near the bottom of the recipe

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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Cooking Method: boiling, simmering Cuisine: American, Italian Recipe Keys: Can Freeze It high protien Video Recipe

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Total Time 1 hr Servings: 4 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 1/2 pound ground beef 80/20
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 medium green pepper (chopped)
• 15 ounces tomatoes, diced (canned)
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons basil (dried)
• 2 teaspoons oregano (dried)
• 1 cup beef chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 ea garlic clove
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
• 16 ounces spaghetti

Instructions

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1. Cook spaghetti as directed on package or to your liking, drain and set aside.

   Cook and stir meat, onion and pepper until meat is almost brown and onion is tender.Drain and return to pan.

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2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and let simmer 30 - 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

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3. Serve meat sauce over hot spaghetti with Parmesan cheese.  

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.5g18%

Saturated Fat 4.2g22%

Cholesterol 152mg51%

Sodium 1224mg51%

Total Carbohydrate 19.2g7%

Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%

Sugars 12g

Protein 56.3g113%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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