Japanese Cafeteria Spaghetti Sauce

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 15
Japanese Cafeteria Spaghetti Sauce, easy and flavorful meal for your dinner
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb hamburger
1 can sloppy joe sandwich sauce
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch dried fennel
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
764
Sugar
14g
Fat
50g
Japanese Cafeteria Spaghetti Sauce is a popular dish in Japanese schools and cafeterias. It is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that is perfect for busy nights. The hearty and chunky texture of the sauce is great for pasta. It is a budget-friendly meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The addition of herbs such as oregano, basil, parsley and garlic help give the dish its unique flavor. This meal is a great option when you want a break from the traditional marinara sauce.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the hamburger until browned and crumbly.
2.Drain off excess fat and stir in sloppy joe sandwich sauce, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried fennel, sugar and olive oil.
3.Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

PROS

Japanese Cafeteria Spaghetti Sauce is a flavorful and easy meal to prepare that is great for busy weeknight dinners.
It is also a kid-friendly meal and a budget-friendly option.

CONS

The sauce is quite thick and may need to be thinned out with some water or broth.
It is also not a very healthy meal as it is high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The sauce contains some beneficial herbs such as oregano, basil, parsley and garlic that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the high-fat content of the hamburger meat is not ideal for a healthy diet.

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