Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Recipe
Tony's marinara sauce simmered with fresh basil, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, green and red pepper, garlic and seasoned beef.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the green and red bell peppers and mince the garlic. Set aside.
- 2
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the marinara sauce, fresh basil, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
- 6
Cook the Spaghetti
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Combine and Serve
Remove the bay leaves from the sauce. Serve the spaghetti topped with the meat sauce. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
