This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!) Serve over any variety of hot cooked pasta.
Ingredients
- ground beef : 1 pound
- onion, chopped : 1 medium
- garlic, minced : 4 clove
- green bell pepper, diced : 1 small
- (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes : 1 can
- (16 ounce) can tomato sauce : 1 can
- (6 ounce) can tomato paste : 1 can
- dried oregano : 2 tsp
- dried basil : 2 tsp
- salt : 1 tsp
- ground black pepper : 0.5 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.
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Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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