Description
A comforting plate of spaghetti topped with rich meat sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef (or turkey) and brown until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Serve sauce over spaghetti and top with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can customize the meat sauce with additional vegetables or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spaghetti, meat sauce, Italian, comfort food, family meal