Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1/2 cup chopped sweet onion4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and sausage with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble meat. Stir in tomato sauce, pepperoni, sugar and herbs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and return to pot. Toss with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.