INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 1/2 teaspoons powdered mustard
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
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28 ounces canned, no-salt-added tomato puree
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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3 cups water
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1 pound dried spaghetti
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1 pound chopped or pulled pork, preferably smoked (see headnote)