Kid-Friendly Spaghetti

Name: Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 cups hot water; 2 cubes beef bouillion; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; pinch of garlic powder; Salt and pepper; 1 (16-ounce) package Spaghetti

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8
Calories
200 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Kid-Friendly Spaghetti

Steven Mason

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Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound ground beef, 80 percent lean/20 percent fat
2 cups hot water
2 cubes beef bouillion, or use 2 cups beef broth and omit hot water
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
pinch of garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (16-ounce) package Spaghetti

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Instructions

Cook ground beef in a large pan over medium heat, breaking into small pieces, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water and add to meat. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
A few minutes before the sauce is done, cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
Drain spaghetti and add to the sauce, tossing to coat. Top with Parmesan.

Notes

Recipe Tips:
Make ahead sauce. Cook sauce according to recipe directions, let cool, put into an airtight freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat the sauce and add it to the cooked pasta.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days if properly stored in an airtight container(s), or put in a freeze Ziploc and freeze for up to 3 months.
Make it meatless. For a vegetarian version, skip the ground beef, and add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan before adding the other ingredients. You can also make meatballs on the side if some people want the option to add meat.
Low-carb version. Try using zucchini noodles, rice noodles or spaghetti squash in lieu of traditional spaghetti noodles.
The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld and intensify.
Add dry herbs at the beginning and fresh herbs toward the end.
Taste as you go and add any extra seasonings.
To help balance the acidity in the sauce add sugar or shredded carrots.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 959mg (40%) Potassium 568mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 690IU (14%) Vitamin C 11.3mg (13%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	200kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	2g	3%
Sodium	959mg	40%
Potassium	568mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	690IU	14%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	13%
Calcium	119mg	12%
Iron	3.5mg	19%