Tangy Meat Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoHot cooked spaghetti

Preparation

Crumble beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently; drain.

Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, salt, basil and oregano. Cover and microwave at 70% power for 6-8 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Serve with spaghetti.