Spaghetti Bolognese

By plilhig

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• OR 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. HEAT large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat. Break up chunks with fork. Cook until no longer pink. Remove from pan with slotted spoon. Discard drippings.

2. ADD oil to same skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook and stir about 6 minutes or until onion is clear. Stir in salt and pepper.

3. RETURN beef to pan. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer sauce 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. COOK pasta according to package directions while sauce simmers. Drain. Top pasta with sauce. Serve with cheese, if desired.