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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce prepared dish

This hearty spaghetti with meat sauce features a rich and savory tomato-based sauce, perfectly seasoned and simmered to enhance the flavors. Ground beef adds a satisfying protein element, making it a comforting and filling meal for any occasion. Serve it with freshly grated parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, garlic, dried basil, canned crushed tomatoes.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the meat sauce, tossing to combine.
  8. Serve the spaghetti hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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