Meaty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 lb. ground beef; 1 (15 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 2 (32 oz.) jars Prego sauce; 2 medium onions, diced into chunks; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1 pkg. Spatini spaghetti sauce mix; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 c. water; 1 Tbsp. minced garlic; 1 Tbsp. oregano; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Brown ground beef in skillet with onions and green pepper; break up beef with a fork.
2
Drain and put ground beef into crock-pot.
3
Add all other ingredients and cook on low for several hours (or while at work!).
4
Makes approximately enough sauce to serve over spaghetti for 8.
5
May be frozen in various serving sizes in Ziploc storage bags or plastic containers suitable for freezing.
6
Stores well.
7
Tastes better the second day.
8
Thaw and reheat to serve over variety of different pastas.
9
Recipe can be varied using Italian sausage or mixing sliced pepperoni with the ground beef.

175

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 lb. ground beef, 1 (15 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained, 2 (32 oz.) jars Prego sauce, 2 medium onions, diced into chunks, and more.

Yes, Meaty Spaghetti 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!

Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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