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Zippy Spaghetti Sauce

Zippy Spaghetti Sauce
This spaghetti sauce is perfect for putting together a flavorful dish. Serve it with any kind of noodles for a fabulous dinner option.
13 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium
  • heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow
  • cooker.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, Parmesan
  • cheese, wine or broth, olives, parsley, oregano, Italian seasoning,
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Zippy Spaghetti Sauce (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with spaghetti. Yield:
  • about 3 quarts.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 220 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 729 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
© Taste of Home 2013