Ah, classic spaghetti with ground beef in sauce — hearty, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser. 🍝
Here’s a simple, flavorful way to make it:
🍝 Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) spaghetti
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan
🔥 How to Make It
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Boil salted water.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente (according to package directions).
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, break it up, and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Add the Sauce
- Pour in marinara sauce.
- Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes to let flavors blend.
4️⃣ Combine
- Add drained spaghetti directly to the sauce.
- Toss well. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for silkier texture.
🧀 Serve With
- Grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Garlic bread
- Side salad
💡 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add a pinch of sugar if sauce tastes too acidic.
- Stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end for richness.
- For deeper flavor, simmer the sauce 30–40 minutes.
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A one-pot version
- Or a restaurant-style rich Italian version
Which one sounds good?
