Belle'S Famous Spaghetti

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. box thin spaghetti
  • 1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef
  • 30 oz. thick tomato sauce or Ragu natural sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • sugar
  • red pepper (optional)
  • 15 oz. water

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package label.
  2. Place spaghetti in strainer.
  3. Rinse with warm to cold water and drain.
  4. Slightly cover entire bottom of 10-inch skillet with salt, place layer of finely chopped onion and bell pepper over salt.
  5. Cover these ingredients with ground beef, topped with a generous amount of chili powder.
  6. Cook on low heat until beef begins to change color (approximately 12 minutes).
  7. Chop and stir until beef is thoroughly cooked.
  8. Dilute sauce with water and mix into spaghetti.
  9. Add more salt, chili powder, sugar and red pepper (if desired) to taste.
  10. Cover and simmer from 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

338 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 12.8g 16% DV
Carbs 49.8g 18% DV
Fiber 12.6g 45% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10524.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 885mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 455.8mcg 51% DV
Vitamin C 75.3mg 84% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 121.5mg 9% DV
Iron 6.6mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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