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Spaghetti With Chunky Meat And Veggie Sauce Recipe

This quick and easy recipe transforms ground turkey or beef into a hearty, flavorful sauce bursting with carrots, green beans, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's a sneaky way to get kids to eat their veggies. Serve over your favorite spaghetti for a family-pleasing meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 613.6 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Spaghetti With Chunky Meat And Veggie Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add chopped carrots and sauté for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Push vegetables to one side of the pan and add ground meat.
  5. Raise heat to medium-high and brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
  6. Stir in tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, and spaghetti seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. While the sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  9. Add green beans and mushrooms to the sauce. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  10. Drain the cooked spaghetti and serve topped with the chunky meat and veggie sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

33g

Carbs

25g

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