Barbara's Hearty Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 🍝🍅

This classic spaghetti recipe is a comforting dish that brings family and friends together. With a rich and savory meat sauce that's simmered to perfection, it's perfect for a cozy dinner night or a weekend get-together. Pair it with a side salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal that's sure to impress! 🥗🍞

Ingredients

For the meat sauce

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce
2 (12 oz) cans of tomato paste
1 (7½ oz) can of pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
2 (1½ oz) envelopes of Italian-style spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms
3 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf, crumbled

For the spaghetti

16 oz Italian-style spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, cook and stir the ground beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is tender.
Add Ingredients: Stir in the remaining ingredients for the sauce, except for the spaghetti and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let the mixture simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.

🍳 Tip: If you have little time, make the sauce ahead of time! The flavors deepen as it simmers. Just cover and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Cook Spaghetti: While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Serve: Serve the meat sauce over the hot spaghetti and pass the grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

🧀 For an extra touch, try mixing in some fresh herbs or a splash of red wine to the sauce for added depth and flavor!

Variations

Vegetarian Option: Substitute the ground beef with lentils or a meat substitute. Increase the vegetables for extra texture and flavor! 🥦
Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for a bit of heat. 🌶️
Make it Creamy: Stir in a dollop of cream or a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella right before serving for a rich texture.

Serves: 8-10 hungry mouths, perfect for a family gathering or meal prep for the week. Enjoy your delicious creation! 🍽️

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Here's the text from the image: --- **SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE** 2 lbs. ground beef 1 med. onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 2 - 15 oz. cans tomato sauce 2 - 12 oz. cans tomato paste 1 - 7½ oz. pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced 2 - 1½ oz. envelopes Italian-style spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms 3 cups water 1 tbls. sugar 1 tsp. oregano leaves 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf, crumbled 16 oz. Italian-style spaghetti Grated Parmesan cheese Cook and stir meat, onion and green pepper until meat is brown and onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and Parmesan cheese. Cover; simmer 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. Cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain. Serve meat sauce over hot spaghetti; pass Parmesan cheese. (Meat sauce can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate or freeze. When ready to serve, cook spaghetti; heat meat sauce and serve over hot spaghetti. Serves 8 to 10. Barbara Handschin 160

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# Barbara's Hearty Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 🍝🍅 This classic spaghetti recipe is a comforting dish that brings family and friends together. With a rich and savory meat sauce that's simmered to perfection, it's perfect for a cozy dinner night or a weekend get-together. Pair it with a side salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal that's sure to impress! 🥗🍞 ## Ingredients ### For the meat sauce - 2 lbs ground beef - 1 medium onion, finely chopped - 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped - 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce - 2 (12 oz) cans of tomato paste - 1 (7½ oz) can of pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced - 2 (1½ oz) envelopes of Italian-style spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms - 3 cups water - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1 teaspoon oregano leaves - 2 cloves garlic, crushed - 1 bay leaf, crumbled ### For the spaghetti - 16 oz Italian-style spaghetti - Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving) ## Instructions 1. **Cook the Meat:** In a large skillet, cook and stir the ground beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. 2. **Add Ingredients:** Stir in the remaining ingredients for the sauce, except for the spaghetti and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let the mixture simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. > 🍳 *Tip: If you have little time, make the sauce ahead of time! The flavors deepen as it simmers. Just cover and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.* 3. **Cook Spaghetti:** While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 4. **Serve:** Serve the meat sauce over the hot spaghetti and pass the grated Parmesan cheese on the side. > 🧀 *For an extra touch, try mixing in some fresh herbs or a splash of red wine to the sauce for added depth and flavor!* ## Variations - **Vegetarian Option:** Substitute the ground beef with lentils or a meat substitute. Increase the vegetables for extra texture and flavor! 🥦 - **Spicy Kick:** Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for a bit of heat. 🌶️ - **Make it Creamy:** Stir in a dollop of cream or a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella right before serving for a rich texture. **Serves:** 8-10 hungry mouths, perfect for a family gathering or meal prep for the week. Enjoy your delicious creation! 🍽️

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Barbara's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Gallagher Kitchen