In-A-Hurry Meat Sauce

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter
• 1 onion , diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 8-ounce package baby Bella mushrooms , finely diced (optional)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes, more as desired
• 1 24-ounce jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
• Fine sea salt , as needed
• black pepper , as needed
• 1 green or red bell pepper , finely diced
• 1 zucchini , diced (about 1 cup)
• Fresh parmesan cheese
• Hot pepper flakes
• ricotta cheese
• Fresh basil

Instructions

1. Heat oil or butter in a large 12″ skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and garlic and sautè for 2-4 minutes, until onions begin to soften and garlic is fragrant.
2. Add in mushrooms and any other optional diced vegetables you choose (zucchini, bell peppers) and let cook for 5-7 minutes, until veggies begin to soften, and water reduces from mushrooms .
3. Add in ground beef and seasoning and cook until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
4. Add in jar of marinara or spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
5. Serve hot with optional garnishes and over pasta