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Spaghetti with Ground Beef

June 26, 2025 by dinnertonight

A classic recipe fit for two! This paired down recipe helps reduce food waste but provides the same amount of comfort and flavor!

Spaghetti with Ground Beef
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Spaghetti with Ground Beef
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound ground beef 3% fat
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic chopped
  • 15 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 6 ounce can no salt added tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 6 ounces dried spaghetti
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Instructions
  1. In large skilled add ground beef, onion and garlic and cook on medium high heat until meat is brown.
  2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, salt and sugar to the meat mixture and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Fill a large pot with water and start on the stove to boil. Once boiling add dried pasta and cook according to package directions
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until its combine. Enjoy!
  5. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Notes

Spaghetti Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 cups (389g) servings per container 3 Amount per serving Calories 410 % Daily Value Total Fat 3 g 4 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 500 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 66 g 24 % Dietary Fiber 8 g 29 % Total Sugars 15 g Added Sugars 2 g 4 % Protein 27 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 34 mg 2 % Iron 7 mg 40 % Potassium 1268 mg 25 %

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