Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Indulge in a heartwarming plate of spaghetti with meat sauce, where each twirl of perfectly cooked pasta meets a rich, savory sauce. This family-favorite dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive occasions, featuring a delightful blend of herbs and spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Gather around the table and enjoy the warmth and joy this comforting meal brings to every gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste; stir well.
- Season with basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Combine spaghetti and meat sauce in the skillet over low heat, mixing until evenly coated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese or fresh basil as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg