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Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
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2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 stalks celery, chopped
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2 green bell peppers, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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15 fresh mushrooms, sliced
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5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
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4 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound spaghetti
Directions
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Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; cut up any remaining chunks of beef and reserve.
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Combine whole tomatoes and paste in a large saucepan; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.
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Quickly sear onion and celery in a large skillet over medium heat until transparent; add to the tomato sauce in the saucepan. Sauté bell peppers and mushrooms in the same skillet for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.
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Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil, and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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Add sauce to pasta; serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
535 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
76g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 7 | |
Calories 535 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
Sodium 774mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 76g | 28% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 35% |
Total Sugars 17g | |
Protein 26g | 53% |
Vitamin C 86mg | 95% |
Calcium 179mg | 14% |
Iron 9mg | 49% |
Potassium 1598mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.