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Spaghetti Recipe

Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and made with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 cubes beef bouillion
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar, white or brown
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • dash of garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, brown the ground beef, breaking up and making sure there is no pink (drain excess fat).
  • Once cooked, add salt, pepper, tomato sauce and paste, water (with the bouillon cubes in it), sugar, basil, oregano, and garlic. Simmer on low for an 40-60 minutes.
  • A few minutes before the hour is done, cook box of spaghetti noodles as directed on package.
  • Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to spaghetti sauce. Toss together and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3.5mg