Spaghetti with Meat and Sausage Sauce

In a large pot, brown the ground beef. When it's almost cooked through, add the diced onion and continue to cook until the beef is fully browned.

Drain the excess fat from the pot and return the beef and onions to the heat.

Add the salt, brown sugar, black pepper, parsley flakes, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot.

Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1 cup of water.

Stir everything together to combine. Add the minced garlic and sliced sausage, and stir again.

Bring the sauce to a low boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta. In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil.

Add the thin spaghetti to the boiling water and stir immediately to prevent sticking.

Cook the pasta for 8-9 minutes, or according to package directions, stirring occasionally. Drain when finished.

Serve the spaghetti topped with the meat and sausage sauce.