Classic Spaghetti

Serves: 4 – 6

Prep: 5 minutes

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Cook Time (minutes): 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1 lb ground meat (recommend Italian sausage or ground turkey) 1 can whole, diced, or stewed tomatoes 1 chopped onion 3 – 4 cloves minced/chopped garlic 1 – 2 tbsp italian seasoning 1 – 2 tbsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp salt (omit if using Italian sausage) Handful of fresh basil (if available) 1 package pasta (traditional, red lentil, brown rice, or whatever suits your diet)

This is a quick and simple weeknight meal. When tomatoes are in season, be sure to use fresh tomatoes or whole, canned San Marzano style tomatoes.

Instructions

  1. Add ground meat, onions, garlic to a dutch oven or large skillet and cook until meat is cooked through
  2. Add seasonings and tomatoes and bring to a simmer (crush or break up tomatoes if using whole)
  3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes
  4. 15 minutes into sauce cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil
  5. Add your pasta and cook according to directions (8 – 11 minutes typically)
  6. Drain pasta (don’t rinse) and toss with sauce
  7. Plate and top with parmesan

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