1/2TBSsalt (to season water with to cook spaghetti)
2TBScooking oil
2TBSbutter (DIVIDED)
2mediumbell peppers diced, (any color)
1mediumyellow onion diced
1/8tspsalt
1/8tspblack pepper
1TBSmined garlic
2lbsground beef
1TBSItalian seasoning blend
1TBSwhite granulated sugar
1(32oz) jarpasta sauce (use your favorite)
1/4tspgarlic powder
1/4tsponion powder
1TBSdried parsley flakes
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in 1/2 TBS salt & 16oz uncooked spaghetti. Cook for 12 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Drain and place back in pot. Coat with 1 TBS cooking oil.
In a separate large pot or Dutch Oven heat up 2 TBS cooking oil & 1 TBS butter over medium high heat. Add in diced bell peppers & diced onion. Season with 1/8 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until softened. Add in 1 TBS minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Break up ground beef into peppers & onions and cook until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in sugar, 1 TBS butter, Italian seasoning, pasta sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let simmer for 5 minutes.NOTE: taste for seasonings at this time.
Add in cooked and drained spaghetti and stir to combine well. Garnish with parsley flakes on top. Serve with side salad & garlic bread if desired.
