Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon or meat chopper.

Once the meat is browned, add the diced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir until well combined.

Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook while you prepare the pasta.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.

Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.

Drain the spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the meat sauce.

Pour in the reserved pasta water and toss everything together until the spaghetti is fully coated in the sauce.

Serve immediately, with optional sides like corn on the cob and toasted bread.