Italian Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce; 2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato paste; 2 envelopes (1 1/2 oz. each) Italian style spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms; 3 c. water; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. crushed oregano leaves; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 16 oz. Italian style spaghetti; Parmesan cheese; 1/2 lb. bacon; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 1 c. chopped parsley; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 c. green onions, chopped; 2 lb. peeled raw shrimp; salt to taste; red pepper or black pepper to taste; 8 c. water; 4 c. raw long grain or Uncle Ben's rice; 2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato paste
2 envelopes (1 1/2 oz. each) Italian style spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms
3 c. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. crushed oregano leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf, crumbled
16 oz. Italian style spaghetti
Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. bacon
2 medium onions, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 c. chopped parsley
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. green onions, chopped
2 lb. peeled raw shrimp
salt to taste
red pepper or black pepper to taste
8 c. water
4 c. raw long grain or Uncle Ben's rice
2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet

1
In a 6-quart pot, brown bacon until very crispy and dry. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in pot.
2
Brown onions in drippings until golden brown.
3
Add celery, garlic, bell pepper, green onions and parsley and cook over medium heat about 10 minutes.
4
Add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Add water, Kitchen Bouquet and bacon.
6
As soon as mixture comes to boil, add shrimp (or meats of your choice).
7
Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes.
8
Then add rice. Cook 10 more minutes before covering pot.
9
Cover, then cook on medium heat until rice is done.

2172

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 green pepper, finely chopped, 2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Italian Spaghetti With Meat Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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