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Otherwise known as spaghetti with meat sauce, this recipe is a
surefire winner (especially with kids).
Preparation facts
Servings: 6
Yield: 14 cups (3.4L)
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (2g) basil
1 tsp (2g) oregano
1 tsp (1g) marjoram
1/2 tsp (2g) black pepper
1 lb (455g) uncooked ground beef, extra lean, or ground light
meat turkey
3 cups (784g) canned tomatoes, (1 28-ounce can)
2 cups (425g) tomato sauce, (1 15-ounce can)
1 lb (455g) spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup (60g) Parmesan cheese
Directions
Spray a nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Add onions and
garlic and cook over medium heat for 5–10 minutes, until onions are soft and brown. Add
basil, oregano, marjoram and pepper.
Increase heat to high. Add ground beef or ground turkey and cook until
the meat turns brown.
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce and cook, covered for 45 minutes,
stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water until done. Drain and transfer into
a large serving dish.
Pour sauce over pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 263
Calories from Fat 115 (44%)
% Daily Value*
19%Total Fat 13g
25%Saturated
Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
18%Cholesterol 55mg
38%Sodium 913mg
25%Potassium 892mg
6%Total
Carbohydrate 19g
16%Dietary
Fiber 3.9g
Sugars 11g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
39%Protein 20g