Description
Classic spaghetti with meat sauce is a comforting dish that brings family and friends together. This hearty meal features al dente spaghetti coated in a rich, savory meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this timeless recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dried spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions; cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic during the last minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and add Italian seasoning; let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Drain spaghetti and combine it with meat sauce in the skillet; toss well to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg