Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Pounds Hamburger
• 1 Medium Red Onion (Julienned)
• 1 Bell Pepper (Julienned)
• 3 Garlic Cloves (Diced)
• 1 Eggplant (Chopped)
• 1 Bunch of Fresh Basil (10-12 leaves) (Chopped)
• 1/2 Tsp. of Fresh Thyme
• 1 Tbsp. Dried Crushed Red Pepper
• 1 Cup Mushrooms (Chopped)
• 1-2 Tomatoes I used Beefsteak (Diced)
• 1 Box of Beef Stock about 5 cups
• 1 Can of tomato sauce
• 1 package of spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
• 1 Tbsp. Oregano
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Start browning your hamburger.
2. In a smaller sauté pan, add a small amount of olive oil. Place eggplant and sauté for 5-10 minutes.
3. When hamburger is browned and eggplant is sautéed; add the noodles, beef stock, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, hamburger, eggplant, bell pepper, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, thyme and tomato sauce to a large pan or stock pot.
4. Drizzle olive oil on the noodles about 1 tbsp.
5. Add pepper.
6. Bring mixture to a boil (with the lid on).
7. Turn the heat down to simmer and allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
8. Toss in the basil and stir.
9. It will be done when the liquid has cooked down to about 1/2 inch left of liquid.
10. Top with shredded parmesan before serving.

Notes