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Souper Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 small green sweet pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 13- to 15-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
• Herb sprigs of your choice (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook meat, onion, sweet pepper, celery, carrot, and garlic over medium heat until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
2. Drain fat.
3. Add remaining ingredients except spaghetti and herbs.
4. Bring to boiling.
5. Add broken spaghetti.
6. Return to boiling.
7. Reduce heat.
8. Gently boil, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes.
9. Serve immediately.
10. Top each serving with a herb sprig.

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