Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Prepare a hearty spaghetti with meat sauce using ground beef, tomatoes, and herbs, simmered to perfection and served over al dente pasta.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti | 500 | Grams |
| Ground Beef | 800 | Grams |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 3 | Clove |
| Canned Tomatoes | 800 | Grams |
| Tomato Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Basil | 1 | Tbsp |
| Oregano | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Parmesan Cheese | 100 | Grams |
| Water | 4 | Liters |
Instructions
- Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned. Break up any large chunks with a spoon.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Serve the meat sauce over the cooked spaghetti and top with grated parmesan cheese.
Kitchen equipment
Large SkilletGrater