Papyrus' Human Meat (Fake don't worry) Spaghetti

Cooking the Aromatic Base In a large pot, heat the olive oil (2 tablespoons) over medium heat. Add the onion (1) and garlic (3 cloves) and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Adding the Herbs and Spices Add the dried oregano (1 teaspoon), dried basil (1 teaspoon), and red pepper flakes (½ teaspoon) to the pot. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

Cooking the Meat Add the ground beef (½ pound) and ground pork (½ pound) to the pot. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and cooked through.

Adding Tomato Paste (½ cup) Stir in the tomato paste (½ cup) and cook for another minute.

Simmering the Sauce Pour in the crushed tomatoes, red wine (½ cup), and sugar (1 tablespoon). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the Spaghetti Noodles (8 ounces) While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti noodles (8 ounces) according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside.

Serving the Spaghetti Serve the spaghetti noodles (8 ounces) topped with the sauce. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.