SCRUMPTIOUS SPAGHETTI

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This is the dish I start with when preparing the meal. This chunky sauce needs to simmer so I can focus on the rest of the meal.-Sherry Horton, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar and oregano. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a serving dish. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.