Dot's Spaghetti And Meat Sauce

1. 1

   Brown the beef in its own fat, pouring off all but a teaspoon.

2. 2

   Add the pepper, onion and garlic, and saute for about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Crush the tomatoes between your fingers and add them to the beef along with the tomato paste, sugar, salt, water and oregano.

4. 4

   (If you want to cut back on the salt, use no-salt-added tomatoes and tomato paste, and skip the added salt.)

5. 5

   Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

6. 6

   The sauce can be refrigerated for several days or frozen.

7. 7

   When ready to serve, cook spaghetti according to package instructions, and top with sauce

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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