
SPICY SPAGHETTI WITH BEEF AND VEGETABLES



INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces dry spaghetti, uncooked
- 1/2 90% lean pound ground sirloin beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 14.8 oz can (15 oz each) OR 1 carton
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1 med = about 1 cup medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 2 med = about 1 cup medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
Combine meat and onions in medium nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain, if necessary.
Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder and red pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Add pasta and zucchini; mix well. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and parsley; heat through.