Quick Spaghetti Sauce using Ground Beef Mix

     Another quick recipe using the Ground Beef Mix. And, again this one can be varied to suit your tastes.

Quick Spaghetti Sauce      Yield:  Makes 4 servings

1 pint bag (2 cups) Ground Beef Mix, thawed

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

6 tablespoons tomato paste

1 1/3 cups tomato juice or water

1 heaping tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste) or minced garlic, optional

1.     Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan and heat over medium to medium-high heat until it starts to come to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

2.     Serve with spaghetti cooked according to package directions. (General guideline is to allow 2 to 4 ounces of pasta per person.)

Variations: Add sautéed onions and mushrooms to the sauce. 

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