Monday, April 25, 2011

Ultimate Spaghetti

Here's an easy way to get more veggies into your diet using a family favorite meal. It is sweet and spicy. It is nutritious and delicious. It is...ultimate spaghetti.

Start with 1 to 2 pieces of bacon. Cook in the bottom of a large pot and then remove. Brown one pound of lean ground beef or venison in the same pot. While the meat browns, shred 2 medium zucchini, thinly slice 2 medium carrots, and mince 4 cloves of garlic. Add to the pot and cook for about 7 minutes.


Add 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms and cook 5 more minutes.


Stir in 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, then 1 large (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes and 1 regular can of diced tomatoes. Spice it up with red pepper flakes, 1 Tablespoon fennel seed, lots of oregano and basil, and oh, about 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar. Crumble your cooked bacon back into the sauce if you'd like. (I would like very much, thank you.) Put a lid on it and simmer for 20 minutes to 1 hour, however long you have. Serve on top of thin whole wheat spaghetti.



Enjoy!

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