I Love Spaghetti

Name: I Love Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Spaghetti Pasta (or 450 grams); 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 lean, or 450 grams); 28 ounces Canned Crushed Tomatoes (or 794 grams); 1 medium Yellow Onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, for serving)

A classic and comforting spaghetti dish featuring al dente pasta tossed in a rich, savory meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs. This recipe is perfect for a hearty family dinner.

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#Pasta

#Italian

#Dinner

#Comfort Food

#Meat Sauce

A perfect bowl of spaghetti

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

600

Calories

30g

Protein

60g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Close-up of the delicious pasta

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Spaghetti ready to be enjoyed

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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For perfectly al dente pasta, start checking a minute or two before the package suggests.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Sautéing onions slowly allows them to sweeten and build flavor for the sauce.
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it and stir constantly.
4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
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Browning the beef thoroughly adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
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The longer the sauce simmers, the richer its flavor will become.
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Add the cooked spaghetti directly to the sauce and toss to combine, ensuring all the pasta is coated. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Add the cooked spaghetti directly to the sauce and toss to combine, ensuring all the pasta is coated. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Tossing the pasta directly in the sauce ensures maximum flavor absorption.