Description
Spaghetti Meat Sauce is a beloved Italian classic that combines savory ground beef and rich tomato sauce, creating a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe features aromatic garlic and herbs that infuse every bite with flavor, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer gently for 20-30 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Toss cooked pasta with meat sauce and serve hot.
Notes
Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer or try different meats such as ground turkey or pork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg