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Mushroom-Beef Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Mushroom-Beef Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Hot cooked whole wheat spaghetti; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

12 servings

“I got the recipe for this sauce in a recipe exchange and wish I could credit the person who gave it to me,” says Meg Fisher of Marietta, Georgia. “My children love it! I added mushrooms, but if you'd like it even chunkier, add some bell pepper and other veggies, too.”

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked whole wheat spaghetti
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, broth, parsley, brown sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 115 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat.

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