Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef

• 1 sweet onion, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 3/4 c. water

• 15 oz. canned tomato sauce

• 15 oz. canned diced tomatoes, drained

• 1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp. kosher salt

• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 tsp. sugar

• 12 oz. spaghetti

• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan

• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add beef, onion, and garlic and cook until beef is cooked through & drain fat

2. Add water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar & bring to a boil over high heat

3. Break spaghetti noodles in half and add to pan

4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover

5. Cook, stirring often, until noodles are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes

6. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley just before serving.