Description

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Old-Fashioned Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce recipe. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, a classic Sunday meal, or crowd-pleasing dinner ideas, this easy recipe delivers rich flavor and homey satisfaction. A slow-simmered tomato sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and ground beef wraps around every strand of al dente spaghetti, creating a dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious. It’s perfect for weeknight meals, cozy family dinners, or meal prepping with leftovers that reheat like a dream.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 lb (450g) spaghetti

Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
Combine spaghetti with the meat sauce and toss to coat. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner