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Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Quick and easy spaghetti sauce is cooked in the microwave oven!

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

Crumble ground meat into a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Add onion and garlic; cook, covered, on HIGH (100% power) for 5 to 7 minutes (longer in low wattage ovens), stirring once. Drain meat; transfer to another container and set aside. Wipe excess grease from casserole with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients in the casserole. Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 minutes, until zucchini is tender. Stir in hot meat; spoon over hot cooked spaghetti or polenta.
This spaghetti sauce recipe makes 6 servings.

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