Description
A quick and comforting Spaghetti with Beef Tomato Sauce recipe featuring lean ground beef simmered in a rich and savory tomato sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ideal for busy weeknights, this hearty meal combines simple pantry staples to deliver big, balanced flavors in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces spaghetti pasta
- Parmesan cheese (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to have everything ready before starting.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet. Add the chopped onions on the empty side and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Cook the Spaghetti: While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve a small amount of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the spaghetti directly into the skillet with the beef tomato sauce or plate the pasta and ladle the sauce on top. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, lean ground beef for best texture and flavor.
- Simmer the sauce uncovered to thicken and deepen the flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce when combining with spaghetti if it becomes too thick.
- Do not overcook pasta; al dente texture ensures the sauce clings well.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley just before serving for a bright flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg