Conrad's Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

An excellent way to make spaghetti and meat sauce. Easy for small meals or family get together. Try it tonight with your favorite shape of pasta and hot, garlicky bread!

• Calories: 436 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ¼ tablespoon dried basil
• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ onion, finely diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large pot cook ground beef with water over medium heat. Once beef has cooked, remove excess water with a spoon. Allow some liquid to remain to enhance flavor. Add tomato sauce, celery, green bell pepper, and soy sauce. Cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and basil to taste. Simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Serve meat sauce over drained and cooked pasta.