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🔸 Ingredients:
For the Sauce:

1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

1 small green bell pepper, diced

1 small onion, diced

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

2 tbsp tomato paste

2–3 tbsp white sugar (to taste – this is key!)

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

For the Pasta:

1 lb spaghetti noodles

Salt for the water

Butter (1–2 tbsp) – optional, for coating the noodles

🔸 Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain and toss with a little butter or olive oil to keep from sticking. Set aside.

2. Make the Sauce: