Krista Kaczmarek

Spaghetti with Tomato Meat Sauce

Side Salad

Breadsticks

Tomato Meat Sauce

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 small green bell pepper, diced

1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (16oz) can tomato sauce

1 (6oz.) can tomato paste

2 tsp. dried oregano

2 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. black pepper

Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan.  Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.  Drain grease.

Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan, season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.  Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Bread Sticks

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. warm water

1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. brown sugar

½ tsp. salt

¼ cup oil

1 2/3 cup bread flour

1 ½ tsp. yeast

Make dough.  Roll out into a 10-12 inch rectangle.  Cut into strips about ¾ inch wide.  Give each strip a twist and place on a greased cookie sheet.  Let rise for at least 20 minutes or more if you have time.  Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes.  Brush with butter and sprinkle with garlic salt and Parmesan cheese.