Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef; 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 small zucchini, diced; 1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic); 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 24 ounces dried whole-grain spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 small zucchini, diced
1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces dried whole-grain spaghetti

1
In a large saucepan, cook the beef over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, stirring frequently to turn and break up the beef.
2
Drain if necessary.
3
Wipe the pan with paper towels.
4
Return the beef to the pan.
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Stir in the remaining ingredients except the pasta.
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Simmer, covered, for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add water until the desired consistency.
8
Meanwhile, prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt.
9
Drain well in a colander.
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Serve topped with the sauce.
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(Per serving)
12
Calories: 287
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Total fat: 3.0g
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Saturated: 1.0g
15
Trans: 0.0g
16
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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Monounsaturated: 1.0g
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Cholesterol: 21mg
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Sodium: 57mg
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Carbohydrates: 50g
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Fiber: 9g
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Sugars: 7g
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Protein: 18g
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Calcium: 58mg
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Potassium: 575mg
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3 starch
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1 vegetable
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1 very lean meat

345

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained, 2 small zucchini, diced, 1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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