COOKING LIGHT SPAGHETTI AND MEAT SAUCE

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My new favorite recipe for Spaghetti Sauce! The secret ingredient is.... roasted red bell peppers! Cooking Light adapted recipe.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1 1/2 cups diced green bell peppers
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 large)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup sugar
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (7 ounce) bottle roasted red peppers, undrained
14 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 1 3/4 pounds uncooked pasta)

Steps:

  • Cook the meat in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain meat well, and set aside. Wipe out pan with a paper towel, and coat with cooking spray.
  • Place the pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the diced onion, diced bell peppers, mushrooms and minced garlic, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini, and sauté 5 minutes. Drain vegetables. Return meat and vegetables to pan, and stir in dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook mixture over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Add sugar, crushed and stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, and roasted red bell peppers to pan, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until sauce is thick. Serve the meat sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 820.7, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 14.9, Protein 21.8

MissRandom
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids involved in the kitchen. They love helping me make the sauce and they always get excited when it's time to eat.


Jason Mandujano
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, meats, or cheeses to the sauce. It's always a different meal.


Moksedul Islam
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This recipe is a great way to save money. I can make a big batch of sauce and freeze it in individual portions. Then I can just thaw a portion out when I need it.


Roy Franklin
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a delicious spaghetti and meat sauce dinner on the table in no time.


Sanka poi 8
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce. I just add some ground beef and vegetables to the sauce and I have a delicious spaghetti and meat sauce dinner.


Bafanabulfie Mpunzi910
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids involved in the kitchen. They love helping me make the sauce and they always get excited when it's time to eat.


XpeterX
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I love that this recipe is so healthy. The sauce is made with fresh vegetables and lean ground beef. It's a great meal for my family.


L Gabriela Mendoza
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This recipe is a great way to save money. I can make a big batch of sauce and freeze it in individual portions. Then I can just thaw a portion out when I need it.


Njabulo Njinji
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables, meats, or cheeses to the sauce. It's always a different meal.


GCard Dell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I just make a new batch of sauce and toss the spaghetti in. It's a quick and easy meal that my family loves.


Hussain Mujahid
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night. I will definitely be making this again.


ibrahim njonjo
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat vegetables. They love the sauce and the spaghetti, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


Denden Natio
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a delicious spaghetti and meat sauce dinner on the table in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


ONLY HASIB
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The sauce is so flavorful and the spaghetti is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kasina Timothy
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqas Jameel
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This was my first time making spaghetti and meat sauce from scratch and it turned out great! The sauce was delicious and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Edith Okorare
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the spaghetti is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kailash Bk
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. My family loves it, too.


Pasta Drawsta
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This spaghetti and meat sauce recipe is a keeper! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the spaghetti is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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