Firefighter Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage, preferably lean
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 4 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
• 8 oz (225g) spaghetti, broken in half
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional for heat
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish