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1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (16 oz) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, chopped
3 large green peppers, chopped
1 (4 1/2 oz) jar whole mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dried whole thyme
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. dried whole basil
3/4 tsp. ground oregano
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
3 Tbs. garlic powder, divided
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (7 oz) package thin spaghetti
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cook ground beef and sausage over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble; drain off drippings. Stir in next 13 ingredients. Add 1 Tbs. garlic powder, stirring well. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in an additional Tbs. of garlic powder; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add remaining garlic powder and mozzarella cheese, stirring well. Cover sauce and simmer 15 additional minutes. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
 
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