Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Spaghetti 2)
Servings
6Serving size
2 ounces pasta with 3/4 cup sauceThis recipe makes great leftovers. Refrigerate or freeze for a quick meal later!
Serve with Caesar Salad
Ingredients
| 4 quart Water |
| 12 ounce Whole wheat Spaghetti (or gluten free pasta) |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 1 medium White onions (diced) |
| 1/2 medium Red bell peppers (diced) |
| 1 Large stalk Celery, raw (diced) |
| 8 ounces Crimini mushrooms (thinly sliced) |
| 1 tsp. Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 8 ounces 90/10 Ground beef |
| 1 15-ounce can No salt added tomato sauce |
| 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 1 tsp., leaves Dried basil |
| 1/2 tsp., leaves Dried oregano |
| 1/2 tsp., leaves Dried thyme |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
Instructions
Place the water in a large pot over high heat.
When the water boils, add the spaghetti and cook for about 15 minutes or until "al dente" (meaning chewy and firm, not soft or mushy).
Once cooked, strain and toss with 1 teaspoon of oil and set aside.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the onion and cook until onions are soft and begin to brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Once the onions are soft, add the celery and cook for 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the beef and break it up with a wooden or metal spoon as it cooks.
Continue to cook until no pink remains.
Add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire, water, spices, and salt and bring to a simmer.
Simmer about 10 minutes until sauce is thickened.
Stir every 2 to 3 minutes as the sauce simmers and thickens.
Serve 3/4 cup of sauce over 3/4 cup of pasta.
Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Caesar Salad
Place the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, honey, parmesan cheese, and yogurt in a blender or mini-chopper and process until smooth. Chill for at least 2 hours. Rinse the lettuce, drain, and dry in a salad spinner or patting gently with paper towels. Slice the lettuce crosswise and…
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Special Diet Information
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Lactose
This is a lactose-free recipe.
Recipe Notes
This recipe is a great way to move toward more plant based ingredients. Lots of terrific veggies with the whole grain pasta helps you make a big difference on your Mediterranean diet score.