Grandma's Skillet Spaghetti Dish (Print)
A hearty one-skillet pasta dish featuring ground chuck, aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce simmered to perfection.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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907g ground chuck
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1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
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1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
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2 cans (800g total) tomato sauce
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 large onion or 2 medium onions, diced
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1 green pepper, diced
→ Seasonings and Herbs
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 tablespoons minced parsley
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1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
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In an extra-large heated skillet, add olive oil. Add diced onions and diced green peppers and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic and lightly browned.
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Add ground chuck to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
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Add all seasonings to the browned meat and stir to evenly coat. Then add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir thoroughly.
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Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Drain water and set aside.
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Add the prepared sauce to the cooked spaghetti. Stir to combine and serve warm.
# Notes:
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For best flavor development, allow sauce to simmer for the full hour.