Description
A classic and comforting recipe for Old-Fashioned Spaghetti with a rich meat sauce, perfect for a cozy meal with family or friends. This hearty dish is easy to make and full of traditional flavors that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley
Spaghetti:
Meat Sauce:
For Serving:
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Add onion, cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Add Tomato Base: Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer sauce for 15–20 minutes.
- Combine: Toss spaghetti with sauce or serve sauce over spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine to the sauce.
- Variation: Substitute ground beef with Italian sausage or a mix of both for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
