Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with meat sauce is a comforting classic that brings warmth and joy to the dinner table. This hearty dish features tender spaghetti enveloped in a rich, savory meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic garlic and onions. Perfect for family gatherings or quick weeknight meals, this recipe promises to satisfy cravings and create memorable moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent; then stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in canned tomatoes along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for approximately 20 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain well.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce, tossing gently to coat every strand.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1 cup of spaghetti with sauce)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg