Yumideas on spagehti with meat sauce

Here's a recipe for Spaghetti with Meat Sauce that serves 4. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any day of the week. 🍝

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground pork/turkey)

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup water or beef broth

• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

For the Spaghetti:

• 12 oz (340g) spaghetti

• Water, for boiling

• 1 tbsp salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).

3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.

5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to enhance its flavor.

6. Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), sugar, and water or broth. Stir to combine.

7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning as needed.

2. Cook the Spaghetti:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tbsp of salt.

2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

3. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

3. Combine and Serve:

1. Add the cooked spaghetti to the meat sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.

3. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your homemade spaghetti with meat sauce! Let me know if you'd like tips on variations or pairing wines. 😊