A meaty spaghetti sauce that’s easy to make and full of flavor.

1 pound ground beef, give or take a little
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 bell pepper
1/2 a small onion
1 clove garlic or 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cilantro
1 tsp basil
1 bay leaf - optional

1. In a pot, brown ground beef - our grocery story tends to make the packages of ground beef either lighter or heavier than a pound (intention, I know).. so I just go with whatever they have that’s closest.

2. In a separate pan, saute pepper and onion until soft and slightly browned.

3. Add garlic, cilantro and basil. Stir a bit, then add in the ground beef.

4. Add tomato sauce and bay leaf.

5. Cover and let simmer 30 minutes.

We like this over thick bread, with or without spaghetti!

Yummmmy!

Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti Sauce, Marinara… whatever you call it, here’s an easy recipe to make it at home.

3 TBSP olive oil (I use rice bran oil)
1 large, chopped onion
1 TBSP chopped garlic or 3 cloves
2 28 oz cans of diced tomatoes, unflavored
1/2 tsp dried oregano OR dried thyme OR dried cilantro
salt and pepper

Heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
Add undrained cans of tomatoes. Add the spice(s) of choice.
Simmer. Stir occasionally.

Like meaty sauce? Here’s how I do it:
Brown 1 lb of meat (ground beef, italian sausage, or other) first. Drain.
Begin directions as above.
Once the onions and garlic have cooked, add the already browned meat.
Continue with above directions.
Or just top the noodles and sauce with meat. Either way, yum!
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