TWO-MEAT SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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"I can put this hearty dish together, make a salad and have supper on the table in 30 minutes flat. It's one of my favorite hurry-up meals-whether making it from scratch or taking the sauce out of the freezer." Shirley Klinner - Medford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

10 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/2 pound ground beef
2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 to 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and pepperoni over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, parsley, oregano, chili powder, sugar and garlic powder. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti. Freeze option: Do not cook spaghetti. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Place meat sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.