Homemade Spaghetti With Delicious Meat Sauce
A timeless dish that combines al dente spaghetti with a rich, savory meat sauce bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Colander
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
Pasta
- 400 grams Spaghetti Long, thin pasta that holds sauce well.
Meat
- 500 grams Ground Beef Lean ground beef for a balanced flavor.
Vegetables
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced.
Sauce Base
- 400 grams Canned Tomatoes Crushed tomatoes for sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste Intensifies tomato flavor.
Herbs and Spices
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried.
- 1 teaspoon Basil Fresh or dried.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground.
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
Instructions
- Chop one medium onion finely and mince two to three cloves of garlic. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook 400 grams of spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the spaghetti cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add 500 grams of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Add 400 grams of crushed tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Once spaghetti is cooked, drain and rinse briefly with cold water.
- Adjust seasoning of the sauce if necessary. If using fresh basil, add it now.
- Serve spaghetti topped with the meat sauce. Optionally garnish with cheese or herbs.
- Enjoy your meal while hot!
Notes
Consider adding vegetables or spices to customize the sauce.