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Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce

Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 5-6 servings

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This Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce is the recipe of your dreams! The herb-seasoned homemade tomato sauce, tender meat, and al dente noodles come together to create a taste experience straight out of Lady and the Tramp. Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce is hearty, savory, and sure to become a staple in your home. Heap a generous serving onto a plate, and don’t forget the freshly grated parmesan cheese!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (1 pound) box spaghetti noodles

Directions

Step 1 -Combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2 -Cook and stir until the meat is brown and the vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3 -Drain the grease from the bottom of the saucepan.

Step 4 -Stir the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan.

Step 5 -Season the mixture with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

Step 6 -Simmer the spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 7 -Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.

Step 8 -Combine the sauce and noodles and serve!

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