Italian

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE is for Dinner.

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE takes 5 minutes to prepare.

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE takes 25 minutes to cook.

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE are:

16 oz. spaghetti (whole wheat or refined)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, (2 - 3 cloves)
1 lb. ground turkey, beef or vegetarian ground meat
28 oz. diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning, with their liquid
2 Tbsp. tomato paste, or use 1/2 cup red pasta sauce
1/4 cup red wine, (use good wine and enjoy the rest with dinner) (optional)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving

Here is how you make SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE:

Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions and drain it. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saut? the onions and garlic until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the meat, stirring it frequently until it is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste (or sauce), red wine (optional), and sugar. Simmer it for about 10 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened. (Meanwhile, make the salad, if you are serving it.) Add the salt and pepper. In a large bowl (preferably metal, because it retains the heat), combine the spaghetti and sauce and cover it with plastic wrap until you are ready to serve it, so the spaghetti absorbs some of the juices. (Note: the sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve, or frozen for up to 3 months.) Serve it topped with Parmesan cheese. Scramble Flavor Booster: Use 2 tsp. of garlic and add some crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce while it simmers. Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMCAZIER.

The nutritional information for SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 415.5

• Total Fat: 12.8 g
• Cholesterol: 73.7 mg
• Sodium: 799.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
• Protein: 16.5 g

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE is Italian cuisine.