Supernatural Spaghetti

Name: Supernatural Spaghetti
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion; 4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 12 fresh mozzarella cheese pearls; 12 slices pimiento-stuffed olives

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
12 slices pimiento-stuffed olives

Directions

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In a
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, cook beef, sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles; drain.
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Stir in tomato sauce, pepperoni, sugar, parsley and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
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Drain spaghetti; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top each serving with two cheese pearls and two olive slices to resemble eyes. Freeze option: Do not cook or add spaghetti. Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Place beef mixture in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Proceed as directed.