For this dish, you will need to buy 1lb. pound of ground veal or pork whichever you prefer. One large can of Red Gold Crushed Tomatoes, one onion, spaghetti pasta and Parmesan cheese.
To begin, chop one onion to be sauteed in a skillet with 4 tbs of olive oil. Cook until the edges of the onion are brown. Next, push aside the onion and break up 'crumble in' the ground meat. Stir until all the meat is nicely browned. Using veal, you will not need to drain off any excessive fat from the skillet that developed while cooking.
Lastly, add one large can of the crushed tomatoes (of course, I recommend using your own garden fresh tomatoes peeled and crushed; but, the Red Gold is a great substitute). Stir the tomatoes, onion and meat all together adding a fair amount of dried herbs: rosemary, mint and oregano and a dash of garlic powder... not too much! Cover and let this mixture simmer on the stove top on low heat for at least 25 min.
In the meantime, boil your spaghetti pasta, don't forget to add salt to the water.
Wow, that's it...just don't forget the parmesan.
~ Tutti a Tavola!
FYI - Italy is the second healthiest country in the world. Why? Italians are healthy because of what they eat. There is the Mediterranean diet itself: fish, fresh vegetables, fruit and the use of olive oil in cooking. Meats in Italy are not eaten in the same portions as one will find in the U.S. and the amount of fat in the meats they prefer is also less. Meat is eaten as a separate course in smaller quantities, if at all [http://www.italiantribune.com/italy-second-healthiest-country-in-the-world/].
Remember, all readers on a gluten free diet, use 'gluten free' pasta.
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