Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a classic, hearty dish that never fails to satisfy. This version features a rich, tomato-based sauce with tender ground beef, served over al dente pasta.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comfort food at its best.
- Quick enough for weeknights.
- Family-friendly and filling.
- Easy to adapt with different proteins or veggies.
Ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
spaghetti
ground beef
olive oil
onion
garlic
crushed tomatoes
tomato paste
Italian seasoning
salt
black pepper
parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook spaghetti as per package instructions.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoning. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Toss sauce with spaghetti. Top with parmesan.
Servings and timing
Serves 4. Preparation: 10 minutes. Cooking: 30 minutes.
Variations
- Use ground turkey or chicken.
- Add mushrooms or spinach.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes.
Storage/reheating
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
FAQs
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Conclusion
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a timeless dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any table.
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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a classic, hearty dish featuring a rich, tomato-based sauce with tender ground beef, served over al dente pasta.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Ground beef
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoning. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Toss sauce with spaghetti. Top with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes if you like heat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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