Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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Ingredients

2 tbsp butter or olive oil
4 whole onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup warm water
1 whole red pepper, diced
1 lb ground beef or pork or an equal mixture of both
2 whole garlic clove, minced
56 oz canned whole tomatoes, drained, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flake, optional
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch black pepper, to taste
1 lb spaghetti
1 pinch parmesan cheese, to taste

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat the butter or oil over moderately high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the water and the red pepper. Increase heat and cook until water has evaporated.

Add the meat and the garlic. Cook over high heat until meat has browned. Add the tomatoes, the tomato paste, and the red pepper flakes, if desired. Reduce heat to moderate and cook, uncovered, until sauce is rich and thickened, about 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large amount of boiling, salted water cook the spaghetti until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well.

Toss a small amount of the sauce and the pasta in a large bowl. Top with more sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Yield

Serves 8 to 10

Cook Time

Cook Time: 120 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 8 to 10
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 463
Calories from Fat: 225
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g
38%
Carbohydrates 62g
20%
Dietary Fiber 12g
48%
Saturated Fat 16g
80%
Calories 463kcal
23%
Cholesterol 50mg
16%
Protein 33g
55%
Sodium 407mg
16%
Calcium
2%
Iron
28%
Vitamin A
14%
Vitamin C
70%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.