Spaghetti with Red Bean Sauce
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
IngredientsPreparation
  • 8 ounces [227 g] spaghetti cooked in usual manner.
Red Bean Sauce
  • 8 ounces [227 g] ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery branch, chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 14 ounces [398 ml] canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons [45 ml] tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup [190 ml] red wine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons [7.5 ml] basil or marjoram, freshly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon [5 ml] parsley, chopped
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 15 ounces [426 ml] canned red beans, well drained
  • Mix together beef, onion, celery, carrot, pepper and garlic.
  • Cover and cook 3 or 4 minutes on 'HIGH', stirring once.
  • Add remaining sauce ingredients, cover and heat 5 minutes on 'HIGH', stirring twice.
  • Uncover and stir well.
  • Cook uncovered 20 minutes on 'MEDIUM', stirring often.
  • Remove bay leaf and pour sauce over cooked spaghetti.