Step 1

Prepare the veggies by dicing the onion and pepper and mincing the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, ground beef, and veggies, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Sauté until the meat is fully browned and the veggies are soft. (about 7-10 min)

Step 4

Drain the grease from the meat/veggie mixture and return everything to the pan.

Step 5

Add in the spaghetti sauce, drained diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and another 1/2 teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Step 6

Stir everything together, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7

After the 20 minutes add in the parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.

Step 8

Serve over pasta or let cool and refrigerate until ready to use.