Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 slice

bacon

cut in 1/2-inch pieces

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 lb

ground round

1 tsp

salt

2 unit

green peppers

chopped

16 oz

stewed tomatoes

mashed

8 oz

tomato sauce

8 oz

tomato paste

1 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

1 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp

Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp

sugar

16 oz

Skroodles noodles

Step 1
~4 min

Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

In a large Dutch oven, fry bacon until crisp.

Step 3
~4 min

Remove bacon from the pot and set aside.

Step 4
~4 min

Chop the onion.

Step 5
~4 min

Sauté chopped onions in bacon grease until translucent.

Step 6
~4 min

Add ground round to the pot.

Step 7
~4 min

Sprinkle ground round with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 8
~4 min

Fry ground round until browned, stirring and mashing until crumbly.

Step 9
~4 min

Return the fried bacon to the pot.

Step 10
~4 min

Chop the green peppers.

Step 11
~4 min

Mash the stewed tomatoes.

Step 12
~4 min

Add green peppers, mashed stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, and sugar to the pot.

Step 13
~4 min

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

Step 14
~4 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 15
~4 min

Cover the pot and reduce heat to simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 16
~4 min

Cook Skroodles noodles according to package directions.

Step 17
~4 min

Drain the cooked noodles.

Step 18
~4 min

Add the drained noodles to the sauce in the Dutch oven.

Step 19
~4 min

Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick.

Use fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added flavor.

Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Casual Dinners
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family gathering
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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