Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with meat sauce is a delightful comfort food that brings family and friends together. This classic dish features tender spaghetti noodles enveloped in a rich, savory meat sauce bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and will surely impress your guests. Customize it with seasonal veggies or different meats for added variety, making every serving unique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook spaghetti: Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente; drain.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef: Increase heat to medium-high; cook beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Create sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss drained spaghetti into the skillet; stir until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg