Thin Spaghetti with Chunky Meat Sauce
- Servings: 8
Thin spaghetti smothered in a robust, chunky meat sauce with savory ground beef, sweet tomatoes, and Italian sausage. Comfort food is king.
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INGREDIENTS:
| 16 oz | San Giorgio® Thin Spaghetti |
| 1 1/2 Tbsps | olive oil |
| 1 large | onion, chopped |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1/2 lb | ground beef |
| 1/2 lb | sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
| 1 can | (28 oz) imported plum tomatoes, crushed with juice |
| 1 can | (6 oz) tomato paste |
| 1 tsp | sugar |
| 1 tsp | dried basil leaves |
| 3/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 tsp | dried thyme leaves |
| 1/4 tsp | ground black pepper |
DIRECTIONS:
- In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add onion and garlic.
- Cook 5 minutes or until tender; add ground beef and sausage slices. Cook until brown; drain.
- Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings; heat to boiling.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 20 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
- Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sauce over hot pasta.
