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Spaghetti with Tomato-Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Tomato-Meat Sauce
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4.5 Stars
Ratings (576)
6PointsPlus Value
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Other time: 0 min
Serves: 6
We all need comfort food from time to time and this meat sauce does the trick. It's wonderful spooned over pasta, baked potatoes, couscous or barley.
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Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil   
  1 large uncooked onion(s), chopped   
  1 medium uncooked carrot(s), finely chopped   
3 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced   
  1 pound(s) uncooked 93% lean ground beef   
  28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, in tomato puree   
1/4 tsp table salt   
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed   
1/4 tsp dried basil   
  3 cup(s) cooked whole-wheat spaghetti, kept hot   

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.

  • Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes.

  • Stir in tomatoes and tomato puree, salt, red pepper flakes and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend and for sauce to thicken slightly; spoon sauce over spaghetti. Yields about 1/2 cup of spaghetti and 2/3 cup of sauce per serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerate extra sauce for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

    Add a delicious Parmesan-infused crumb topping to spaghetti recipes: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a small nonstick skillet. Add 1/3 cup of coarse whole-wheat bread crumbs. Cook on high heat for 1 minute, shaking skillet constantly, until crumbs are aromatic and slightly browned. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese and shake well to coat. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of crumbs over each dish just before serving. (Could affect PointsPlus values.)
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  • cindysk8r91
  • 5/15/2013 12:08:27 PM
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  • 4 Stars
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I added green pepper to this because I think that adds a bit more flavor, plus I just love gree peppers.

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  • *Note: This review was posted prior to the launch of PointsPlus
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  • ginadee77 (gina)
  • 5/1/2013 6:38:06 PM
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  • 4 Stars
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I just made this, magnificent. I have to put over salad, no wheat noodles, but going to get some..

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  • sidney69
  • 5/1/2013 1:20:05 PM
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  • 5 Stars
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This recipe is simple and so delicious! The sauce is amazing. Just make sure you have a container for the leftovers. It is even better the second day.

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  • *Note: This review was posted prior to the launch of PointsPlus
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  • barabara29 (barbara)
  • 4/23/2013 8:40:12 PM
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  • 5 Stars
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I MADE THIS LAST NIGHT ,IT WAS GREAT

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