Spaghetti with Zucchini and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium zucchini (about 6 inches long)
• 1 packaged pre-sliced mushroom
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons mediteranean basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine

• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with added onions and such.

Directions

1. 1

   Brown the ground beef with the pepper and salt, drain.

2. 2

   Return to pot, and add sliced mushrooms, cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.

4. 4

   Add spices and sugar.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, and add red wine.

6. 6

   Turn stove to low, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Add zucchini, chopped into quarter sized 1/2 inch thick pieces, and the crushed or diced garlic.

8. 8

   Cook for 30 minutes more.