Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, black pepper, salt, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Serve over cooked pasta.

Interesting Facts

• Spaghetti is one of the most popular Italian dishes in the world.
• Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many Italian dishes, including spaghetti sauce.
• Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants.