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Veggie and Meat Spaghetti Recipe (with Vegan option)

Zona House
Easy Veggie and Meat Spaghetti is quick to make in just 30 minutes on the stove and only 6 steps. This classic Italian dinner is a great way to get dinner on the table in very little time. The sauce can also be made vegan by eliminating the meat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American Italian
Servings 4
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small green bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 14 ounce canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • Optional – Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions
 

  • On a cutting board, dice the onion and green bell peppers.
  • In a Dutch oven pot over medium heat, cook the oil, onions, green peppers, garlic, and ground beef until the meat is browned.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • When the sauce starts to simmer, in another large saucepan, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions, then drain in a colander.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve the sauce over the pasta or mix them together. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • To make this a vegan spaghetti, omit the meat and choose your favorite vegan pasta. You can also use a vegan meat substitute.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 912mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 5mg
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