Description
A comforting and flavorful Classic Beef Spaghetti Dinner that brings warmth to your home, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground beef (lean or extra-lean)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 ounces Spaghetti pasta (cooked al dente)
- 1 tablespoon Salt (for pasta water)
- 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the ground beef. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until no pink remains and bits begin to caramelize.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the browned beef and cook until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about a minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and let simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook spaghetti until al dente, usually 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the pasta and either toss it into the sauce or plate pasta then ladle the sauce on top.
- Finish with freshly grated Parmesan and torn basil or parsley.
Notes
Resting the sauce before serving enhances flavor. Store pasta and sauce separately to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A