Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with meat sauce is a timeless classic that brings comfort and joy to any meal. This dish features tender spaghetti enveloped in a rich, savory meat sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. The aroma alone will have your family gathering around the table, eager for that first delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned; break apart with a spatula.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce mixture; mix well to coat evenly. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg