Recipe passed on from my Italian grandfather. The ultimate comfort food. Leftovers freeze nicely! To make this recipe more authentic, you can use a mixture of ground veal, pork, and beef. You can also substitute the balsamic vinegar for 1/2 cup of red wine.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon in the oil until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the onion, celery, carrot, and oregano into the bacon; continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften, another 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Crumble the ground beef into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir until the beef is completely cooked and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Pour the balsamic vinegar over the ground beef mixture; allow to simmer until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar into the ground beef mixture; bring the mixture to a boil, season with salt and black pepper, and remove from heat. Stir the fresh basil into the mixture.
Step 4
Ladle the sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 451 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat4g | 22% |
Cholesterol43mg | 14% |
Sodium459mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 25% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein24g | |
Vitamin C22mg | 108% |
Calcium131mg | 10% |
Iron6mg | 33% |
Potassium895mg | 19% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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