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Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 strips bacon, diced
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 stalk celery, finely chopped
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1 carrot, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound lean ground beef
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook spaghetti uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add bacon. Cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, carrot, and oregano to bacon; continue cooking until vegetables begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Crumble in ground beef; cook and stir until no longer pink and completely cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Pour vinegar over ground beef mixture; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; bring to a boil, season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat. Stir in basil .
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Spoon sauce over spaghetti; top with Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
451 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
60g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 451 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
Sodium 459mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate 60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 24g | 47% |
Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
Calcium 131mg | 10% |
Iron 6mg | 33% |
Potassium 895mg | 19% |
* 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.