Description
A comforting, flavorful classic Italian-American meal featuring rich meat sauce and perfectly cooked spaghetti—ideal for family dinners or weeknight cravings.
Ingredients
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12 oz spaghetti
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
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Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
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Large pot (for boiling spaghetti)
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Large skillet or sauté pan (for cooking meat sauce)
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Wooden spoon or spatula (for stirring)
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Knife and cutting board (for chopping onion and garlic)
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Measuring spoons
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Colander (for draining pasta)
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Ladle or serving spoon
Notes
This recipe is perfect for freezing. Make extra sauce for future meals. Try ground turkey or Italian sausage for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: spaghetti, meat sauce, pasta, Italian-American, weeknight dinner, family meal