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Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Make the best homemade spaghetti sauce with meat for dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 518 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 24 ounces tomato sauce
  • 14.5 ounces canned stewed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces water
  • 4 chicken or beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning optional
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt optional
  • 1 pinch sugar optional
  • 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti noodles to serve

Instructions

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  1. In a pot over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the meat is browned. Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes, and all the herbs and spices. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the Parmesan to the pot and stir. Taste the soup and add a bit of salt and/or sugar, if necessary.
  3. To serve, boil 4 quarts of water. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and stir until the water returns to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes, until the noodles reach the desired tenderness. Drain the spaghetti and serve alongside the sauce.

Notes

  • Because of the bouillon cubes make sure you taste the sauce before adding salt.
  • Because of the bouillon cubes make sure you taste the sauce before adding salt.
  • You may find some tomatoes and tomato sauce a little more acidic than others. This of course depends on the brand being used. If this turns out to be the case, add a wee bit of sugar or baking soda.
  • You may find some tomatoes and tomato sauce a little more acidic than others. This of course depends on the brand being used. If this turns out to be the case, add a wee bit of sugar or baking soda.

Nutrition Information

Calories 518kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 791mg (33%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 790IU (16%) Vitamin C 10.3mg (11%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 4.8mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 518

% Daily Value*

Calories 518kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 791mg 33%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 790IU 16%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 4.8mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.