Quick Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Courtesy of National Pork Board 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 8 oz. ground pork |
| 4 oz. Italian pork sausage |
| 1 7-oz. jar or 7.5 oz. jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped |
| 1 med. onion, chopped |
| 1/2 tsp. minced garlic (1 clove) |
| 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes |
| 1 10 3/4 oz. can tomato puree |
| 1 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper |
| 1/4 c. dry red wine or water |
| hot cooked spaghetti |
| fresh parsley sprigs (optional) |
| grated Parmesan cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine pork, sausage, sweet peppers, onion, and garlic in a heavy, large covered saucepan; cook until pork and sausage are brown, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. Drain off fat.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 min. or until desired consistency. Stir in wine or water.
3. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti. If desired, garnish with parsley sprigs and grated Parmesan cheese.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 383; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 49mg; Total Carbs: 42g; Fiber: 8g; Protein: 21g; Sodium: 1464mg;