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Easy Weeknight Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

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Ingredients

๐Ÿฅฉ 1.5 lbs ground beef
๐Ÿง… 1 large onion, diced
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1 red bell pepper, diced
๐Ÿง„ 4 cloves of garlic, minced
๐Ÿ”ธ 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, from a dark glass bottle with an oil dispenser top
๐ŸŸก 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
๐Ÿง„ 1 tbsp garlic powder
๐Ÿง… 1 tbsp onion powder
โšซ 1 tsp black pepper
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ ยฝ tsp chili flakes
๐Ÿ… 2 jars Mama's Marinara pasta sauce, 25 oz each
๐Ÿง‚ ยฝ tsp Himalayan pink salt
๐Ÿ Spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
๐Ÿง€ Shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
๐ŸŒฟ Chopped parsley, for garnish


Instructions

1- Prep the Ingredients:

  • Dice one large onion and one red bell pepper.
  • Mince four cloves of garlic.

2- Brown the Beef:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook 1.5 lbs of ground beef until browned, using the meat chopper to break it up.

3- Sautรฉ Vegetables:

  • Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the browned beef.
  • Sautรฉ for 5โ€“7 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.

4- Season and Combine:

  • Add 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chili flakes.
  • Stir well to combine.

5- Simmer the Sauce:

  • Pour in two jars of Mama's Marinara pasta sauce.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

6- Cook the Spaghetti:

  • In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

7- Final Touch and Serve:

  • Adjust the meat sauce seasoning with Himalayan pink salt after simmering, if needed.
  • Serve the meat sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
  • Top each plate with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped parsley.

8- Enjoy:

  • Serve warm and savor the comforting taste of homemade Italian-American cuisine.

Prep Time: 15โ€“20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6โ€“8
Calories: 450โ€“500 kcal
Protein: 25โ€“30 g
Fats: 15โ€“20 g
Carbohydrates: 50โ€“60 g
Equipment: COOKSY Chef's knife, Dark wooden butcher block style cutting board, Large enameled cast iron pot similar to Le Creuset or Staub, Black plastic meat chopper/masher, Wooden spoon, Gold measuring spoons, Pink exterior and gray non-stick interior spaghetti cooking pot, Electric stove top, Dark grey/brown ceramic serving bowl, Silver metal fork


Cooking Tips

  • Use a meat chopper for efficient ground beef processing.
  • Simmering the sauce for 1 hour develops a rich flavor.
  • Pair the dish with garlic bread and a simple green salad.

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Italian-American Spaghetti and Meat Sauce