Easy Meat Sauce Recipe For Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that everyone loves. It's simple, delicious, and easy to make. But what makes spaghetti even better is when it's paired with a flavorful meat sauce. This recipe will show you how to make an easy and delicious meat sauce that you can use to top your spaghetti.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring frequently.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the meat sauce over cooked spaghetti and enjoy!
This recipe makes enough meat sauce for about 8 servings of spaghetti. You can store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips:
- If you don't have ground beef, you can use ground turkey or ground pork instead.
- If you want a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender to puree the sauce after it has simmered for 30 minutes.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add more tomato paste.
- If you want a spicier sauce, you can add more red pepper flakes or use hot Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
Overall, this easy meat sauce recipe for spaghetti is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious and comforting meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. It's also a great recipe to make ahead of time and freeze for later. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills!