Souper Spaghetti
Ground beef, vegetables, and broken spaghetti noodles are simmered in a rich tomato sauce to make this fun dinner dish.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 small green sweet pepper, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2-1/2 cups water
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2 14-1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
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1 13- to 15-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Dash crushed red pepper
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2 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
Directions
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In large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook meat, onion, sweet pepper, celery, carrot, and garlic over medium heat until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat.
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Add water, undrained tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, sugar, and seasonings. Bring mixture to boiling. Add broken spaghetti. Return to boiling. Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs, if you like. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 264, Total Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 882 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 4 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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