Best Pasta and Meat Sauce
This is a delicious and easy recipe for a busy family on a weekday night. Easy to prepare, full of flavor and feeds the whole family. Plus – BONUS – leftovers!
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti or favorite pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. If desired, pour in the red wine and let it reduce for a minute.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the cooked spaghetti topped with the meat sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
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