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Favorite Recipes: Easy Spaghetti Sauce

Recipe Author

Name: Laura S. (lwspotts)
Total Recipes: 2

Details

Title:

Easy Spaghetti Sauce

Dish: Sauces & Dressings
Dish Type: Meats
Cooking Method: Skillet
Difficulty: 2 / 10
Servings:
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients
  • 1 lb - ground beef
  • 1 - small onion, chopped
  • 1 jar - spaghetti sauce, brand/flavor of your choice
  • 1 can - Rotel chopped tomatoes & chilis, mild
  • 1 can - chopped tomatoes (no chilis)
  • 2 Tbsp - Italian seasoning
  • 1-1.5 Tbsp - parsley
  • 10-20 leaves - fresh basil (or 1-1.5 tsp dried basil)
  • 1 tsp - oregano
  • 1/2 tsp - garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp - onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp - black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp - thyme
  • Dash - red pepper
  • Dash - salt (to taste)
Directions

Cooking Directions:

Brown ground beef & saute chopped onion together in medium size skillet.  Once beef is completely browned, pour off excess grease and return to burner.  Pour in spaghetti sauce and chopped tomatoes, then stir together.  Add all seasonings and allow to cook a few minutes before tasting.  If necessary, can add more basil and/or parsley.

Simmer over low heat for 15-30 minutes while pasta is cooking.  When served, sprinkle with parmesan cheese & enjoy.


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