Ingredients for - One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti

1. 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
2. 2 garlic cloves, minced
3. 1 teaspoon sugar
4. 1 teaspoon dried basil
5. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
7. 1/4 teaspoon paprika
8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
9. 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
10. 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
11. 2 cups water
12. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
13. 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half
14. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15. Additional chopped parsley

How to cook deliciously - One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti

1 . Stage

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble beef with garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in sugar and seasonings. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and 1/4 cup parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.

2 . Stage

Stir in spaghetti, a little at a time; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, until spaghetti is al dente, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with additional parsley.