We've figured out the secret to adding oomph to a simple meat sauce – a splash of soy sauce! The saltiness is a subtle but tasty addition to succulent ground beef, aromatic Italian seasoning and juicy tomatoes. This colourful and flavour-packed dish is perfect for a night in!
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
250 g
Ground Beef
170 g
Spaghetti
(Contains Wheat)
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
200 g
Zucchini
56 g
Red Onion, chopped
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
(Contains Milk)
2 tbsp
Garlic Puree
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add beef to the dry pan. Break up beef into smaller pieces, then add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains in beef, 4-5 min.** When beef is done, remove the pan from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef mixture to a plate. Reserve 1/2 tbsp fat (dbl for 4 ppl) in the pan, discarding remaining.
Heat the pan with reserved fat over medium. When hot, add peppers and zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 4-5 min. Add garlic puree and Italian Seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.
Meanwhile, add spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain and return spaghetti to the same pot, off heat.
Meanwhile, add beef mixture, crushed tomatoes and soy sauce to the pan with veggies. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 7-8 min.
Add sauce to the pot with spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then toss to coat. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired!) Divide tomato garlic beef spaghetti between bowls, then sprinkle Parmesan over top.