Here’s a classic Spaghetti with Ground Beef Sauce recipe—hearty, simple, and perfect for a weeknight dinner 🍝🥩🍅
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Sauce
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
For the Pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- Water + salt for boiling
Optional Garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Make the Sauce
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add a pinch of sugar if desired.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Combine
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce or serve sauce on top.
- Serve
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Optional: serve with garlic bread or a side salad.
Tips
- For richer flavor: simmer sauce 30–45 minutes on low heat.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Make it a one-pot meal: cook pasta directly in the sauce with a bit of water or broth.
If you want, I can give a slow cooker version that lets the sauce simmer all day for maximum flavor 😄. Do you want me to do that?
