Mariu's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mariu's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup minced onion

1 clove garlic

minced

½ cup minced celery

2 tablespoons butter

1 pound lean ground beef

½ teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon dried mint

6 ounces fresh chopped mushrooms

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 pound spaghetti

1 teaspoon olive oil

3 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

for garnish

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet warm olive oil over low heat; saute onion garlic and celery until onion is transparent.

Step 2

Stir in butter and increase heat to medium; brown beef until no longer pink. Mix in sugar 1 teaspoon salt mint and mushrooms; lower heat and stir for about 3 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl combine tomato paste and broth; pour liquid and basil to pot. Simmer over very low heat for about 2 hours stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a vigorous boil with 3 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Slip spaghetti into water holding on to ends until strands soften a bit. Cook over high heat for 7 to 8 minutes only. When properly cooked raw taste should be gone but still have a firm texture.

Step 5

When ready to serve combine pasta with meat sauce; serve on a warmed platter or bowl topped with parsley and Romano cheese.

Nutritional Information

Mariu's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 626.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.1g 56%

Carbohydrates: 65.3g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 6.6g

Fat: 27.8g 43%

Saturated Fat: 10.7g 53%

Cholesterol: 72.1mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 717IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.3mg 133%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 9.5mg 16%

Folate: 204.1mcg 51%

Calcium: 115mg 12%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 77.4mg 28%

Potassium: 874.3mg 25%

Sodium: 4577.6mg 183%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 88%

Calories From Fat: 249.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.