Spaghetti with Fresh Basil Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 3/4 pound ground round
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Combine beef, onion, and garlic in a large saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well. Wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel; return meat mixture to pan.
3. Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in basil, olive oil, and salt. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve over pasta.