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One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp each salt, pepper, paprika
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a stockpot, cook and crumble the beef with garlic over medium heat for 5-7 minutes; drain.
2. Add the sugar, seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and 1/4 cup parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 5 minutes.
3. Add the spaghetti and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 8-10 minutes.
4. Stir in the cheese. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.