Easy One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Serve immediately topped with additional grated Parmesan or Parmesan reggiano cheese. 



Easy One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
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1 – pound ground lean ground beef 
1 – small onion, chopped
1 – garlic clove, minced
1/4 – cup green or red bell pepper, chopped 
1 – cup fresh mushrooms. sliced (optional) 
2 – cups water 
1 – 14 ounce can low sodium vegetable, beef or chicken broth
1 – 12 ounce package Barilla Pronto one pot spaghetti
2 – 14.5 ounce cans red gold diced tomatoes (basis, garlic and oregano), separated
1 – 6 ounce can tomato paste
1 – teaspoon oregano 
1/2 – teaspoon dried basil
black pepper to taste 
1/4 – cup Parmesan or Parmesan reggiano cheese 

1. In  a large pot or dutch oven, add onion, garlic and ground beef; cook for about 10 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through (break the meat up as it cooks). Drain off any grease.

2. Add the green bell pepper, mushrooms (if using), water, broth, and dried pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes or (until the pasta is al dente).
   
   
3. While the pasta cooks add one can of tomatoes to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add the diced and blended tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices to the pot, and mix to combine. 

4. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the spaghetti is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

5. Stir in Parmesan cheese just before serving. Serve immediately topped with additional grated Parmesan or Parmesan reggiano cheese. 

Servings: 6 


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