For This Recipe You Will Need:
- 1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef
- medium yellow onion chopped
- 1/4 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 small can mushrooms (drained)
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 can Del Monte Brand Italian Stewed Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (I used Great Value Brand)
- 1 small can tomato paste (6oz.)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- thin spaghetti (cooked according to package instructions)
- powdered parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on when serving)
In a large pot place ground beef, onion, and bell pepper, cook on medium high heat, stirring until beef is browned, add minced garlic stir and cook for a minute, next add rest of the ingredients (besides the noodles and parmesan cheese). Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer on low for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles, with a sprinkle of powdered parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread and romaine salad.
Serves 4 (or maybe more depending on serving sizes)
This sauce has a slight sweetness to it, and it has just the right amount of Italian flavor, without it being overpowering, it is delicious and so easy too.
Enjoy!