Recipe: Quickie Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

QUICKIE SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE

1 1/2 pounds lean ground chuck
1 (32 ounce) jar Thick and Zesty Ragu Spaghetti Sauce (or any brand)
2 cans (16 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, drained and mashed (reserve juice)*
1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked
salt and pepper (to taste)**
garlic powder (to taste)**

Brown beef and drain.

Combine beef, sauce, tomatoes and sugar. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add reserved juice if desired for a thinner consistency.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; top with spaghetti sauce and serve.

*Do not substitute for the stewed tomatoes. Their flavor creates the long-simmered taste.

**Do not season until the cooking time is completed.

Makes 4-6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Ogletree's Words Worth Eating recipe card